By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – The Lewis County Coroner’s Office today said they know blunt force injuries are what killed the man found deceased on Mandy Road last week, but the manner of his death won’t be determined until further investigation.
The body of Patrick Pemberton, 48, of Tumwater, was discovered by a passing motorist about 8 p.m. last Thursday, according to authorities.
The Lewis County Sheriff’s Office said at the time there was no evidence of foul play and they believed Pemberton either jumped or fell from the Interstate 5 overpass above the road.
Witnesses had seen a man walking across the freeway bridge in south Lewis County, acting erratic, the sheriff’s office said.
The coroner’s office today said it has positively identified Pemberton.
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For background, read “News brief: Man’s body found on South Lewis County road” from Friday February 5, 2016, here
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter