DOVER — A man was found deceased under the Route 46 bridge in Dover on Sunday night, according to Meghan Knab, Public Information Officer for the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office.
Dover Police discovered the man’s body around 8:50 p.m. on January 5, after a welfare check was initiated by another individual, Knab confirmed.
Paramedics were dispatched to the scene, where the man was pronounced dead. The Morris County Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigation (CSI) team also responded, determining that there were no visible signs of trauma on the body. Preliminary findings suggest the cause of death is medical, with no indication of foul play.
The body was transported to the Morris County Medical Examiner’s Office for further examination. Authorities have stated that the investigation remains ongoing.
Further details about the man’s identity have not yet been released as officials notify next of kin.
This marks an unusual and somber incident in the area, and authorities continue to work diligently to conclude their investigation.
