Man Found Dead in Car on Parking Lot in Antwerp-Noord
A man was found dead inside his car on a parking lot in the Antwerp-Noord district on Tuesday evening, prompting a forensic investigation. Police have stated that initial findings do not indicate suspicious circumstances.
Discovery and Response
Emergency services received a report at approximately 8:40 PM on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, after passersby noticed a man unresponsive in his vehicle on a parking lot along Lange Lobroekstraat, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. The parking lot is situated near the AP Hogeschool (Artesis Plantijn University College) campus and the redeveloped Slachthuiswijk district.
Because the circumstances surrounding the discovery were initially unclear, the forensic laboratory and a forensic doctor were dispatched to the scene to conduct an investigation.
Police Statement
Antwerp Police spokesperson Kim Bastiaens confirmed that after preliminary examinations, there are no indications that the man died under suspicious circumstances. “After initial findings, it turned out there are no indications that the man died under suspicious circumstances,” Bastiaens said.
Unanswered Questions
The identity of the deceased man has not yet been released, and the exact cause of death remains unknown pending further investigation. It is also unclear how long the man had been in the car before being discovered by passersby.
Location Context
The parking lot where the incident occurred is located in Antwerp-Noord, a diverse and densely populated district of Antwerp, Belgium’s second-largest city. The area has undergone significant urban regeneration in recent years, particularly in the former industrial Slachthuiswijk district.
What’s Next
Authorities are expected to release the victim’s identity once family members have been notified. A forensic examination will determine the cause of death, though the police’s preliminary assessment suggests a non-criminal explanation, such as a medical emergency. Further updates may follow as the investigation progresses.