Investigation underway after body found near Salley
SALLEY, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deceased person found less than two miles west of Salley over the weekend, officials say.
At 1:33 p.m. Sunday, a witness called 911 about finding a Caucasian woman who appeared to be deceased off the side of the road near the intersection of Salley Road and Veterans Road.
Deputies say Aiken County EMS determined that the woman was deceased, and is now working with the coroner’s office and figure out the cause of death.
Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables confirmed they have identified the person; the office is working to locate and notify the family before releasing the identity.
There is no date for the autopsy, but it will be performed in Newberry, Ables confirms.
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