Death investigation underway in Pike County

Police are investigating after a person was found dead near Pikeville.

Kentucky State Police confirmed that a death investigation is underway in the Right Fork of Island Creek area after a person was found dead along the roadway. The death is believed at this time to have been the result of natural causes, KSP Post 9 spokesperson Trooper William Petry said.

The investigation into the death is ongoing. The name of the victim has not been officially released.

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