Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – A body was discovered inside a burning vehicle Monday afternoon in Dothan, prompting an active investigation by local authorities.
According to Lt. Scott Owens, Dothan Police and Fire units were dispatched just before 1:00 p.m. on May 26 to the 3500 block of Napier Field Road, near the intersection of John D. Odom Road. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and found a body inside the vehicle.
Investigators with the Dothan Police Department and Fire Marshal’s Office are working together to determine the cause of the fire and the circumstances leading up to it. The victim will be sent to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for identification and to determine the cause and manner of death.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Dothan Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Central Alabama Crimestoppers at 334-215-STOP or P3TIPS.com.
