BAYONNE – Bayonne Police are investigating the cause of death of a man found under a pedestrian bridge on the city’s east side on Thursday, Jan. 29.
According to Capt. Robert Geisler, the body was found by a passerby at 3:44 p.m. under the 25th Street pedestrian bridge that links Avenue E and Prospect Avenue, near train tracks there.
The dead man was identified as being approximately 40 years old. Bayonne Police are handling the investigation pending the outcome of an autopsy.
“It doesn’t appear to be suspicious at this time,” Geisler said.
The man is believed to be homeless, according to police. He was known to frequent the area.
Dead man found under pedestrian overpass
