Foul Play Suspected After Man's Body Found Along Highway 243 Near Beaumont

BEAUMONT, CA — The California Highway Patrol was investigating the suspicious death of a man found along state Route 243 near Beaumont Sunday.

The man was found about 11:40 a.m. Saturday lying on the shoulder of SR-243 north of Smith Creek Bridge, according to the CHP.

Authorities initially believed the man's injuries might have resulted from a traffic collision. He was taken to Desert Regional Medical Center, where he died despite lifesaving efforts, according to the CHP.

Investigators found no evidence indicating that a vehicle was involved, and medical personnel later found that the man's injuries did not appear consistent with a traffic collision but appeared to have been caused by a sharp-edged weapon, according to the CHP.

The circumstances surrounding the man's death remained under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or had information regarding the investigation was urged to contact the CHP Border Division Major Crimes Unit at 858-944-6300.