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Homeless man found dead near I-41 in Oshkosh

Posted at 3:45 PM, Nov 11, 2019
and last updated 2019-11-12 11:35:29-05

UPDATE: The man has now been identified as 36-year-old Ryan T. Pitsch.

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OSHKOSH (NBC 26) -- A homeless man was found dead Saturday in a ditch near I-41 in Oshkosh, Winnebago County Sheriff's Office said.

The Sheriff's Office, along with Oshkosh police and fire departments, responded Saturday afternoon to the area of 9th Street on ramp to I-41 southbound, near Washburn Ave.

Authorities say they found a 36-year-old homeless man dead in the ditch line area.

The Sheriff's Office is not releasing the man's name at this time. His death is being investigated.