Burned body found on the side of the road in Anaheim Hills

CBS News Los Angeles

A homicide investigation is underway after a body was discovered in the 8700 block of Santa Ana Canyon Road in the Anaheim Hills area.

Authorities responded around 4 a.m. on Tuesday after a body was seen on the side of the road, according to the Anaheim Police Department.

Detectives on the scene said the body showed signs that it was burned. The cause of death is still unknown. No information was given about the victim's identity.

Santa Ana Canyon Road is closed between Weir Canyon Road and Gypsum Canyon Road and traffic is being routed away from the area.

The investigation is ongoing.

Amy Maetzold

Amy Maetzold is a digital producer at KCAL News. She started her journalism career in Wisconsin where she was a producer at NBC15 and Spectrum News 1. Before coming to KCAL, Amy covered news in Santa Barbara at KEYT, winning a group Emmy Award for team coverage on the Alisal Fire.