Council Bluffs Police and Fire personnel were called to the Interstate 480 bridge early this (Wednesday) morning following a report an adult male was on the road, unconscious and not breathing. Upon their arrival at around 2:20-a.m., officers located a deceased black male, laying in the far left hand lane of westbound I-480 traffic.

Based upon an initial investigation, authorities say it appears the man was a victim of a hit-and-run. His identity was being withheld pending notification of family. Anyone with information about the incident, should contact the Council Bluffs Police Department’s Traffic Investigations Unit at 712-328-4948, or Crime Stoppers at 712-328-STOP.

The roadway, which was closed during the investigation, was re-opened to traffic at around 5:15-a.m.