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UPDATE: Cape Coral man found dead next to his car at Fort Myers rest area

The cause of death will be determined by the Medical Examiner's Office
Fort Myes rest stop death
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Update 1:40 p.m.

Florida Highway Patrol says the man found was 40-years-old and is from Cape Coral.

Troopers say he was found dead next to his vehicle in the parking lot.

The Medical Examiner's Office will determine how he died.

Update 8:42 am
Florida Highway Patrol says the person found dead was a man.
They say a portion of the rest stop will be closed down for a few hours while they investigate.

Original Story
Florida Highway Patrol says troopers are investigating a death at a Fort Myers rest stop.

Investigators tell Fox 4 they were called to the scene at about 6 am Tuesday morning.

The rest stop is on Goldenwood Dr, near the Daniels Parkway exit on I-75.

FHP says the death is possibly medically related, but that is all still under investigation.

We'll update this story with new information as soon as we get it.