Inverness man found dead beside highway in Judique

The body of a 45-year-old Inverness man was found at the side of Highway 19 in Judique, N.S., Saturday morning.

Inverness County RCMPsay they were notified of a deceased man. When theyresponded at 8 a.m., they noticed debris from a vehicle near the body.

A preliminary investigation has determined that the fatality was the result of a vehicle collidingwith the man, according to a media release. The investigation is ongoing.

Highway 19 was closed for several hours but has since reopened.