Death investigation prompts hours-long Sigalert for WB SR-60 in Boyle Heights

Authorities were investigating the discovery of a body in a tent off of State Route 60 in Boyle Heights early Friday morning. 

California Highway Patrol officers, along with Los Angeles County Coroner's Office officials were both dispatched to the scene a little before 4:15 a.m., near the Soto Street offramp of the westbound lanes of SR-60. 

According to CHP, the body was discovered by two homeless men who lived in the same area, who told Caltrans construction workers that were working nearby. 

A Major Accidents Investigation unit was called to the scene by CHP officers on hand. 

After hours of investigation, it was revealed that the body of a dog was discovered inside of a large bag found at the scene. 

As a result, a Sigalert was issued for an hour's duration at 4:30 a.m., before all roads were actually reopened several hours later at around 8 a.m. 

The circumstances surrounding the death were not immediately known. 

This is a developing story. Check back for details.