Last night a vehicle was located in a field in Ancaster. The lone occupant in the vehicle was deceased and Hamilton Police continue to investigate. At this time the death is believed to be non-suspicious.

On Wednesday, February 12, 2020, shortly after 8:30 p.m., a passerby noticed a vehicle in a field in the area of Book Road and Smith Road in Ancaster. Emergency Services responded and immediately secured the area. A lone male driver was found deceased in the vehicle. As a result of observations made by officers, the Major Crime Unit was called in to assist. Through further investigation, police believe the death to be non-suspicious.

The investigation has been turned over to the Collision Reconstruction Unit and the Mountain Division Criminal Investigation Branch.

The identity of the male is not being released at this time. A post mortem will be conducted later today.

If you have any information that you believe could assist Police with the investigation into this crime, you are asked to contact by calling Detective Sergeant Marco Del Conte 905-546-3851.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com