Police Identify Man Found Dead in a Virginia County Ditch

A man died in Gloucester County, Virginia, on Route 17 while assisting a disabled car, said police.
Police Identify Man Found Dead in a Virginia County Ditch
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The Associated Press
12/16/2015
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12/16/2015

GLOUCESTER COURTHOUSE, Va. — Virginia State Police have identified a man whose body was found in a ditch along a Gloucester County highway.

State police Sgt. Michelle Anaya told media outlets that the death of 71-year-old George Lockey doesn’t appear suspicious. The cause will be determined by the medical examiner.

A passer-by discovered Lockey in a ditch off John Clayton Highway on Sunday morning and called police.

Emergency personnel pronounced Lockey dead at the scene.