Man's body found on 605 Freeway

A man’s body was found Tuesday on the San Gabriel River (605) Freeway in Irwindale, prompting the closure of all southbound lanes for about four hours while an investigation was conducted, authorities said.

The man was identified as Paul Ted Compton, 55, said Craig Harvey of the coroner's office. Investigators are determining whether the Arcadia man jumped or fell from a nearby overcrossing.

Compton's body was discovered at 3:57 a.m. just north of Live Oak Avenue.

All southbound lanes were closed at Arrow Highway until shortly after 8 a.m., said CHP Officer Francisco Villalobos.

--Daily News wire services