An inquest docket was opened by Edenvale SAPS after a man was found dead in his vehicle on Aitken Road earlier today.

Edenvale SAPS Visible Policing commander Lt  Col Makgatje Frans Marweshe said the matter was reported to police at 13:40.

He said the body was found inside the car which was parked on the pavement.

“Paramedics were called to the scene and declared the man dead,” said Marweshe.

“The matter is still under investigation.”

Marweshe said Edenvale detectives will investigate the matter to determine the cause of  death and the circumstances which led up to the man’s death.