Man Found Dead in Vehicle on I-95: Police

HALETHORPE, MD — Authorities are investigating the death of a man who was found unresponsive in an SUV on the side of Interstate 95 south Monday morning.

The vehicle had sustained "noticeable damage," according to Maryland State Police.

State troopers saw the vehicle on the shoulder of I-95 south while on patrol at approximately 3 a.m. The SUV was located approximately 0.75 mile before the exit for I-195, police reported.

The man was slumped over and pronounced deceased, according to police, who said he has not yet been identified. His body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.

Police said there was a single lane closure on I-95 south near I-195.

The State Highway Administration and Maryland State Police crash and homicide teams were at the scene.