An investigation about the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office is still underway after a man’s body was found along Highway 18 near Playmore Beach Road in Lenoir. A driver spotted the body at around 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday morning. Investigators have yet to release any information regarding the circumstances surrounding the man’s death, but an autopsy is being conducted to make that determination. Surveillance video made available to the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office does show the man walking along the roadway the night before, but there are no reports or confirmation that the incident was captured on video. Authorities have confirmed that the victim has been identified, but are not releasing the name at this time pending next of kin notification and further investigation results.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office.