CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. (KTXL) — The California Highway Patrol is investigating a death after a male was found hanging from a tree near eastbound Interstate 80, west of Riverside Avenue.

Saturday around 9 p.m., authorities received an anonymous call regarding a deceased male in the trees about 30 feet from the traffic lanes.

He had a rope tied around his neck and was hanging from a branch.

The man has not been identified.

At this time, CHP believes the death is suspicious.

Anyone with information is asked to call North Sacramento CHP at 916-348-2300.