The Tennessee Highway Patrol has issued an appeal to the public seeking assistance in the identification of an African American female found critically injured on Interstate 40 in Roane County, near the Rockwood Municipal Airport Road, as per a statement released on their official website. The woman, who is estimated to be around 38 years old, was discovered in the emergency lane of the eastbound side of the highway on the night of October 13 and later died from her injuries at the UT Medical Center.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol's online report, the unidentified woman stood between 5'3" and 5'5" in height, weighed approximately 170 to 175 pounds, and notably had a mole on the bridge of her nose. She had no tattoos, which can often serve as identifiers. The THP continues to actively pursue any leads that may shed light on her identity or the circumstances that led to her being found at the location.
For those with any pertinent details, the THP urges individuals to contact the Knoxville District Dispatch Center at 865-544-3380 and choose option 0. This line has been set up to field tips related to this case.
For further information and to read the full statement by the Tennessee Highway Patrol, please visit their announcement.
