Police in Lufkin investigate dead man found on grass

LUFKIN, Texas – Lufkin police are investigating after a man was found dead on the side of the road early Tuesday morning.

According to police, a passerby saw the man lying on a grassy area next to the road in the 100 block of Collins Street at around 5:15 a.m. Officers then found him dead and believe he had been lying there for several hours.

The cause of death is currently unknown and an autopsy has been ordered, police said.

Officers believe they know who he is, but he had no identification on him. Police are awaiting confirmation of his fingerprints and will release his identity after notifying family.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Lufkin Police at 936-633-0356.