Body found in car on MLK

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Wilmington Police are investigating the death of man whose body was found in a parked car on the side of MLK Parkway. Someone found the body near Kornegay Avenue around 2:45 this morning.

The man is believed to be in his early 20s. Police have not yet released his identity as they inform his family.

Police say it looks like the car had been involved in a crash on Spaulding Drive a few blocks away from where it was found. Anyone with information should call Wilmington Police at (910) 343-3600.