Trucker found dead at Ohio rest stop

Authorities in Ohio say that a truck driver was found deceased in his vehicle yesterday.

The driver was found around 4:30 p.m. on Monday afternoon at the westbound I-70 rest area near Morristown in Belmont County, Ohio.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was called to the scene after a truck driver parked at the rest area was found unresponsive in the cab of his vehicle.

The driver was later pronounced dead.

Police are investigating the cause of the truck driver’s death but say that they believe he passed from natural causes.

The man’s identity has not been released pending the notification of his family.

This is a developing story.