An investigation is underway in Claiborne Parish following the discovery of a 19-year-old white male reportedly found lying prone in a ditch on Box Factory Road.
Claiborne Sheriff Ken Bailey said the teen was alive when found by a passerby just after 7 a.m. Wednesday, but later died en route to a local hospital or upon arriving at the medical facility.
As of 10 a.m. Claiborne detectives were still sifting through the roadside where the teen was found.
“At this time the matter is still under investigation,” Bailey told KTBS Wednesday.
The teen’s body has been sent to Little Rock, Ark. for autopsy, according to the sheriff. The name of the teen has not been released to the public. Bailey said no other details are available at this time.
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