The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a body found early Tuesday morning on 36 Highway just two miles east of St. Joseph.

According to Sgt. Jake Angle with Troop H the Highway Patrol responded around 6:30 a.m. after a passerby reported seeing a body on the bridge.

When they arrived on scene officials found the body of a black man who appeared to have been struck by a vehicle. However, Sgt. Angle said they are unable to determine what caused his death at this time. An autopsy is scheduled.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating with assistance from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department.

Westbound 36 Hwy was shut down for most of the morning but has sine been reopened.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is seeking information from the public that might assist in the investigation. If you have information please contact the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H Headquarters at (816) 387-2345.