Body Found Along I-26 (Update)

S.C. Highway Patrol reports that a crew cutting grass along westbound I-26 discovered a body in the median near mile marker 178. 

According to Dorchester County Coroner Chris Nisbet, the body appears to have been dead for about a month. 

Because of decomposition, the coroner has not determined race or age of the individual but did say the body appeared to be male. An autopsy is scheduled for Friday morning to determine the cause of death and identity. 

S.C. Highway Patrols' Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team, Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office and the Dorchester County Coroner’s Office worked the scene.

Details are pending at this time, but check back for more information.

As of 3:30 p.m. Thursday, the Highway Patrol has reopened all lanes westbound on I-26 at the 178 mile marker.

Updated 3:02 p.m. to add information from the Dorchester County Coroner.

Updated 3:52 p.m. Thursday to add traffic information.