Body Found on I-40 in Burke County: Investigation Underway
By Marge | Published 2026-03-19T13:44:31.346Z
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Location: Asheville, NC, Burke County
Body discovered on I-40 in Burke County. Sheriff's Office investigates. Find out more on traffic impact and investigation status.
An investigation is underway in Burke County after a body was found along Interstate 40. The discovery prompted a response from the Burke County Sheriff's Office and the Medical Examiner's Office. Discovery DetailsA deceased white male was discovered on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in tall grass near Exit 113 on I-40 in Burke County, N.C. A motorist reported finding the body around 1:10 p.m. The individual was lying face down near the westbound off-ramp.First responders, including EMS and sheriff'
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