Man found dead on County Road 220, Clay County deputies suspect foul play

MIDDLEBURG, Fla. – Clay County deputies are investigating the death of a man found lying on County Road 220 near Chief Ridaught Trail early Monday morning.

The Sheriff’s Office said a passerby called 911 after seeing the man in the road just before 2:30 a.m. The man was taken to Orange Park Medical Center where he died from injuries. The Sheriff’s Office suspects foul play.

No further information was released, but a News4Jax crew is at the scene trying to learn more.

Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to call Detective Jon Smith at (904) 264-6512.

Man found lying on County Road 220 overnight died at Orange Park Medical Center. (WJXT 2021)

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