A body was found on the side of a road in Maple Valley on Tuesday, sparking a "death investigation" by local authorities. The King County Sheriff's Office informed that the Maple Valley Police were on the scene near Maple Valley Black Diamond Road SE and 228th Ave SE at around 11:05 a.m. KOMO News reported that detectives have since been leading the probe into the discovery.

Details surrounding the death are still vague, and deputies said it's too soon to determine the cause of death, which will be determined by the King County medical examiner. The timeline of the investigation remains uncertain, and the identity of the deceased has yet to be disclosed to the public.

"We realize that this incident is unsettling to the community of Maple Valley, but we ask for your patience while the investigation is being conducted," read a post on the City of Maple Valley's Facebook page, as obtained by KIRO 7. The post also assured residents that as soon as details are available, they will be shared with the community.

The King County Medical Examiner's Office has the body to determine the cause of death and identify the person. This examination may reveal if the incident was natural or if something suspicious occurred in the quiet community of Maple Valley, now filled with anxious whispers after the discovery.