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Body found on side of Franklin County road

Sheriff's Office says no indication that the public is in danger

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – The Franklin County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found on the side of the road on Thursday afternoon.

At about 1:30 p.m., authorities were alerted to a body found along the side of the road in the 7900 block of Jubal Early Highway.

Jubal Early Highway is open now after being closed for the investigation.

There is no indication that the public is in any danger, according to the Sheriff's Office.

The cause of death has not yet been determined.

Investigators from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office are investigating.