(Cedar County, IA) – A person who was apparently struck by one or more vehicles, was found deceased on Interstate 80, this (Saturday) morning. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Troopers were called at around 5:45-a.m. to mile marker 277 of westbound I-80 (The Durant Exit), were a pedestrian was found on the roadway.

The name of the individual was being withheld pending identification and notification of family. The body was sent to the State Medical Examiner’s lab in Ankeny. The incident remains under investigation.

Multiple agencies assisted at the scene.