Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Oxford County have launched a death investigation after an individual was found unresponsive at a highway ONroute earlier this week.
On Monday at 2:05 a.m., emergency crews performed live-saving measures on a 34-year-old individual who was located at the eastbound ONroute on Highway 401 in South-West Oxford Township.
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The individual was transported to hospital and later died.
Investigators say a post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the cause of death and believe there is no threat to public safety.
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The Oxford OPP major crime unit is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Oxford OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). An anonymous tip can also be left online.
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