A woman was found dead in her vehicle on I-695 in Baltimore County, Maryland, prompting a death investigation by the Maryland State Police, as reported earlier this week. The discovery was made when a trooper checked on a black Jeep Wrangler parked on the highway's shoulder, encountering an unresponsive woman lying in the rear of the SUV.
The trooper's efforts to rouse her were futile, and upon gaining entry to the Jeep, emergency services pronounced her deceased. The trooper had initially stopped to assist the vehicle, which was situated on the outer loop's right shoulder, just west of Perring Parkway, the vehicle was silent, a quiet signal of a dire situation that was soon confirmed when help arrived and found the woman unresponsive, her identity and what led to her death remain mysteries that authorities are now desperate to solve.
Autopsy procedures by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner are underway to determine the cause and manner of death, and the woman's name is yet to be released pending identification. The Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack, the state's Crash Team, and investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division were all on the scene, along with the Forensic Sciences Division, which processed the area for evidence.
Collaboration between the Maryland State Police and the Baltimore County Police Department underscores the gravity of this investigation. Officials urge anyone with information to come forward immediately. Contact Maryland State Police Golden Ring Barrack at 410-780-2700 with any relevant info; callers have the option to remain anonymous.
