Body discovered in car at Oklahoma City truck stop

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Authorities are investigating after a person was found dead at a truck stop along Interstate 40.

Police say the body was discovered by a tow truck driver Sunday at a Flying J truck stop. Oklahoma City police say the tow truck driver was called to impound a car that was parked in the same spot for at least three days.

Authorities say the driver loaded the car to his truck then discovered a man’s body in the driver’s seat. The driver then called police, who are investigating.

Police say the victim’s body was taken to the medical examiner’s office for an autopsy and identification. The cause of death is not yet known.