RIVERSIDE (CNS) - The body of a man was found adjacent to a freeway exit ramp in Riverside Monday, but the circumstances weren't immediately known.
A passing motorist spotted the remains shortly before 1 p.m. in shrubs at the edge of the off-ramp, close to a UC Riverside parking lot, according to the Riverside Fire Department.
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Firefighters went to the location to determine whether the person was actually dead or only unconscious and quickly confirmed the victim was deceased.
Because the body was technically in landscaping maintained by Caltrans, the matter was turned over to the CHP for further investigation.
As of 3 p.m., Riverside County sheriff's coroner's officials were at the location, conducing a preliminary investigation.
Additional details were expected to be available by Monday evening or Tuesday morning.
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