The Delaware State Police says the body of Rodney Lee Faulkner of Newark was found on the Christina Bypass west of Old Baltimore Pike on Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.
Officials say two pedestrians walking along the road discovered Faulkner's body lying in a ditch next to the road.
State Police say the investigation is in its preliminary stages and they have found no signs of foul play.
An autopsy is scheduled for Friday.
