Two days after a man’s body was discovered on the side of a busy Sydney highway, the dashcam of a passing truck driver revealed his presence.
Wednesday afternoon, the body of David Howard was discovered by the Hume Highway near Campbelltown, in the city’s southwest.
Emergency personnel made the discovery after blocking all northbound lanes at 1 p.m. and conducting a search in response to a truck driver’s complaint of a possible tragic accident.
Monday, he reported hitting something while driving, but assumed it was an animal.
According to The Daily Telegraph, the trucker discovered after reviewing the vehicle’s video footage that it was likely a person.
David Howard (pictured) has been confirmed as the man whose body was discovered on Wednesday on Sydney’s Hume Highway.
The police are investigating how Mr. Howard came to be on the road.
In the meantime, Mr. Howard has been remembered as “one of the good ones” by his loved ones.
Robbie Gordon, his cousin, posted on Facebook, “We’re all going to miss you; the family is trying to hold it together, but we’re all sad.”
You will always be with us, my cousin, despite the fact that I keep wondering why the excellent ones pass away so soon. One day, we shall reunite, but until then, we must keep the rest of the family together.
Mr. Howard’s distraught loved ones have described him as “one of the decent ones.”
Wednesday depicts police officers conducting a search for Mr. Howard.
‘R.I.P. my Bro,’ wrote buddy Sol Katene.
“Devastated by the news, I still cannot believe it.”
Jamie Ellis advised those battling with mental health to seek assistance.
He wrote, “RIP David Howard, bro gone much too soon.”
Please talk to someone if you are experiencing mental health concerns. #it’s not cool to speak.
Five kilometers of traffic were backed up while police combed the busy highway.
The search caused traffic delays along the Hume Highway as motorists slowed to a crawl for many hours, with five-kilometer-long lines forming at certain locations.
Due to the operation, all northbound lanes and on-ramps from Narellan Road were closed.
Due to’very high’ traffic, motorists were asked to avoid the area or allow for additional travel time.
The investigation continues, and a report for the coroner will be compiled.
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