Investigation underway after man found dead near Orange County park

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A death investigation is underway in Orange County after a man was found dead near a park.

Deputies were called at 4:20 a.m. for a call of a man down at the intersection of Old Winter Garden Road and Silverton Street near Ivey Lane Park.

They say a man was declared dead at the scene by first responders.

As of 6 a.m., Silverton Street was shut down. The closure could impact traffic heading to Ivey Lane Elementary School. 

Ivey Lane Elementary school says that they are re-routing all students and staff from their school to Carver Middle School. The principal released the following statement.

FOX 35 is at the scene and gathering more information. Check back for updates.