Provincial police are investigating the sudden death of a man in Orillia.

Paramedics responded to a report of a deceased person outside a Fittons Road West address just before 6:00 a.m. on Thursday.

The OPP is investigating the death of the 24-year-old man, whose identity has not been released.

"it's an on-going investigation," said OPP Sgt. Jason Folz, "the circumstances surrounding the death are unknown at this time until after a post-mortem examination and further investigation."

Police have not provided any further information and are asking anyone who knows anything to contact the OPP.