Man Found Dead in His Driveway

Update, Jan. 2, 8 p.m.: Police have released the name of the man who was found dead in his driveway in Springs on New Year's Day. 

Alfred C. Hines, who was 93, was found in his driveway at 111 Isle of Wight Road on Thursday at about 3:40 p.m., East Hampton Town Police Detective Sgt. Greg Schaefer said on Friday night. A passer-by discovered the man's body. 

"Preliminary investigation indicates that Hines may have experienced a medical event in his driveway earlier in the day," Detective Schaefer said. No foul play is suspected, he added. 

Originally, Jan. 1, 7:11 p.m.: East Hampton Town police are investigating the death of an elderly man who was found dead in his driveway on Isle of Wight Road in Springs on Thursday afternoon.

The man, whose name and age have not yet been released by police, likely died of natural causes, Lt. A.J. McGuire said. However, because his death was not witnessed by anyone, detectives are investigating. 

Police received a call from someone who was doing work in the area and noticed the man's body around 3:30 p.m. It was unclear how long the man had been dead, but an ambulance was never summoned. 

Check back for more information as it becomes available.