SHUNIAH, Ont. - Highway 527 remains closed and could be for several days according to the Ontario Provincial Police as an investigation is conducted into a suspicious death.
The highway in Shuniah was closed early Sunday morning north of Highway 11/17. Several OPP units are on the scene, including a forensic identification van.
According to a media release issued by the OPP Sunday afternoon, officers responded to information regarding a body located on the side of the road on Highway 527.
Police said that foul play is suspected.
The Northwest Region Crime Unit is investigating along with the OPP Forensic Identification Services.
A post mortem examination will be conducted in Toronto.
Police are asking any persons with information related to this occurrence to contact Detective Sgt. Curtis Peckford of the OPP Crime Unit at 807-939-2133 or the OPP Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
OPP indicated earlier on Sunday that Highway 527 will likely be closed for several days.
The highway is closed between Mitchell Road and Compressor Station Road. Traffic in the area is being rerouted to Copenhagen Road and police are asking motorists to manage their speed because these are residential areas.
