Body Found in Burning Car in West Haven

West Haven police are investigating after a dead body was found in a burning car on the Boston Post Road Saturday night. 

According to authorities, firefighters responded to 855 Boston Post Road for a car fire. After the fire was extinguished, firefighters discovered a dead body inside the car. 

On Sunday police said it appeared the victim died of self-inflicted injuries. 

No other information was made immediately available. 

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