Houston County, Ala. — Houston County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a deceased person was discovered inside a vehicle south near Cottonwood.
Deputies were dispatched to the 8000 block of Cottonwood Road near Pecan Ridge after a caller reported a body inside a vehicle.
Authorities responded to the scene and began securing the area as the investigation got underway. Officials wearing hazmat suits were also seen on scene while investigators worked to gather details.
Houston County Sheriff Donald Valenza and deputies remain at the location working to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery.
The identity of the deceased and the cause of death have not been released.
This is a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
