Deputies Find Man Dead in Ditch on Saturday

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The Prince Edward County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a man found dead in a ditch on Saturday afternoon. Deputies responded to a call around 3:50 p.m. to a report of a man lying in the ditch behind the guardrail on U.S. 460 east near High Rock Road. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by the Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad around 4:10 p.m. The body has been transported to the Medical Examiner's Office in Richmond for identification and to determine the cause of death.

Why it matters

While the sheriff's office does not suspect foul play at this time, the discovery of a deceased individual in a rural ditch raises concerns about potential accidents, health emergencies, or other unexplained circumstances that may have led to the man's death. Investigating such incidents is important to provide closure for the victim's family and ensure there are no public safety issues.

The details

According to the sheriff's office news release, deputies responded to a call around 3:50 p.m. on Saturday reporting a man lying in the ditch behind the guardrail on U.S. 460 east near High Rock Road. The Prince Edward Volunteer Rescue Squad pronounced the man deceased at approximately 4:10 p.m. The body has been transported to the Medical Examiner's Office in Richmond for identification and to determine the cause of death.

• Deputies responded to the call around 3:50 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
• The man was pronounced dead at the scene around 4:10 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2026.

What’s next

The sheriff's office said further information will be released upon availability and after family notification.