In a sobering discovery in East Shelby County, a woman was found deceased inside a submerged car, as reported by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) on Friday night. Initial reports from Action News 5 state that deputies responded to the scene near Grays Hollow Drive S. and Grays Mill Drive around 8 p.m. following a call about a sinking vehicle. Shelby County Fire Department crews were deployed with a boat, eventually discovering the submerged car in a retention pond.
The vehicle was located by the SCSO Search and Rescue unit and Diving Team, with retrieval efforts spanning into the early morning. According to FOX13 Memphis, the car was pulled from the water around 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, with the woman's body inside. While initial assessments by the SCSO suggest there was no foul play involved, the investigation remains open until further details can be affirmed.
The identity of the woman has not been publicly released as officials are likely still to notify next of kin. Furthermore, the sequence of events leading up to the car's submersion and the woman's death are still under investigation. Local Memphis reports that the Shelby County Medical Examiner's office is tasked with determining the official cause of death.
As of now, the SCSO has not released additional information regarding possible causes or circumstances surrounding the tragic incident. The local community awaits further details as the SCSO and relevant agencies continue to thoroughly examine the evidence gathered.
