HIALEAH, FLA. (WSVN) – An investigation is underway on the Palmetto Expressway after a body was discovered inside a truck, forcing two northbound lanes to be closed.

The Florida Highway Patrol and Hialeah Police Department arrived at the scene on State Road 826, near Okeechobee Road, Monday afternoon.

According to officers, they responded to a call about a suspicious silver Ford pickup truck in the area of ​​Northwest 103 Street. When they arrived, they discovered a dead adult male inside the vehicle.

“I was driving north and saw the truck parked with the window smashed. I thought it was a stolen car,” said the witness who called 911. “I was driving around on Perimeter Road and saw a couple of holes, bullet holes in the window. I realized (inaudible) it was a stolen car, so I called 911. They put me through to the Highway Patrol, they came and found there was a man in it.”

Authorities believe the truck was involved in a crime.

Cameras captured the truck, the inside of which was covered with a yellow tarpaulin.

According to authorities, the deceased was an adult black man.

Hialeah police have taken over the investigation.

Shortly before 4 p.m. a tow truck arrived on site and towed the truck away.

On Monday around 5 p.m., two northbound lanes were reopened.

If you have any information about this crime, call Hialeah Police or Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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