Houston County, Ala. — Houston County Sheriff’s deputies are continuing their investigation after a deceased person was discovered inside a vehicle earlier on Cottonwood Road.
Authorities responded to the 8000 block of Cottonwood Road near Pecan Ridge after a caller reported a body inside a vehicle. Deputies arrived on scene and secured the area as investigators began working to determine what happened.
Officials wearing hazmat suits were also seen at the scene while investigators gathered evidence.
In an update this evening Houston County Coroner Robert Byrd told WDNews the body is being sent to Montgomery for an autopsy. Byrd also said the identity of the deceased is not being released at this time.
In another report the deceased was identified as a woman and had possibly been dead for several days.
Sgt. Brandon Barnes with the Houston County Sheriff’s Office also stated that no additional information would be released as the investigation remains ongoing.
Authorities have not yet released the cause of death or any other information.
Foul play has not been ruled out according to Byrd.
This remains a developing story and more information will be provided as it becomes available.
