A body was found on the side of the road in Middle Island Sunday morning, Suffolk police said.

As of Sunday evening, police didn’t identify the deceased and said it’s unclear whether the death was criminal in nature.

The body was discovered by a person walking on Whiskey Road, near Creekside Drive, around 7:30 a.m., police said. The Office of the Suffolk County Medical Examiner will perform an autopsy.

Homicide detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-852-6392.

NewsdayTV looks back at Long Island's pivotal role in the American Revolution, as well as how LIers are celebrating this year's holiday. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed and Elisa DiStefano are your hosts for this American adventure. Credit: Florio, Paraskevas

'It happened right in your own backyard' NewsdayTV looks back at Long Island's pivotal role in the American Revolution, as well as how LIers are celebrating this year's holiday. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed and Elisa DiStefano are your hosts for this American adventure.

NewsdayTV looks back at Long Island's pivotal role in the American Revolution, as well as how LIers are celebrating this year's holiday. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed and Elisa DiStefano are your hosts for this American adventure. Credit: Florio, Paraskevas

'It happened right in your own backyard' NewsdayTV looks back at Long Island's pivotal role in the American Revolution, as well as how LIers are celebrating this year's holiday. NewsdayTV's Doug Geed and Elisa DiStefano are your hosts for this American adventure.

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