A Hillsborough County deputy driving through the area of Sligh Avenue and 78th Street in Tampa spotted an unresponsive woman near the roadway at about 7:39 a.m. Tuesday, according to WFLA and investigators. She was pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by Tampa Bay 28, and the case remains under active investigation.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of the adult woman, who was discovered beside the road in that area, according to Tampa Free Press. Sheriff's office deputies responded to the location after the deputy's discovery, and Hillsborough County Fire Rescue personnel also responded to the scene, per the same report.
Emergency Crews Confirm the Woman Had Died
Once on scene, emergency workers determined that the woman was deceased, the outlet reports. No further details about the circumstances surrounding her death have been made public as of Wednesday morning.
Sheriff's officials have not released the woman's identity, and a possible cause of death has also not been disclosed, according to the same account. Both pieces of information remain unknown for now as the investigation continues.
What Remains Unknown
The case is still classified as an active investigation, per the report. Hillsborough County authorities have not indicated when additional information, including the woman's name or details on how she died, might be released to the public.
