Body found on 605 Freeway on-ramp in Whittier

An investigation is underway in Whittier after a body was found near the 605 Freeway Monday.

Authorities discovered the body near an on-ramp to the northbound side of the freeway around 8:50 a.m. near the Rose Hills Road exit, according to the California Highway Patrol. 

The person's identity has not been released, and the cause of death remains under investigation. 

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The on-ramp was closed during the investigation but has since reopened.

City News Service contributed to this report.