The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man found on Lech Road near Pe Ell Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release.
The sheriff’s office said a neighbor discovered the man in the roadway.
According to the release, issued at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies and aid personnel responded to the report of an unresponsive man in the 100 block of Lech Road at about 3:45 p.m. Medics determined the man was dead and law enforcement assumed control of the investigation.
The department said an autopsy has been scheduled. The Lewis County Coroner's Office will release information about the man’s identity and cause and manner of death.
“Based on evidence discovered during the initial investigation, it is not believed there is any danger to the public,” the sheriff’s office said.
The sheriff’s office said the case was active and did not disclose any further information.
Detectives are continuing to investigate and encouraged anyone with information to call the sheriff's office at 360-748-9286, or Lewis County 911 Communications at 360-740-1105.
