CHP investigating body found in bushes near Highway 99 and Crows Landing Road
The woman found dead on the right side of the Highway 99 on-ramp at Crows Landing Road on Saturday afternoon was a 39-year-old Modesto resident, California Highway Patrol spokesman Officer Thomas Olsen said Sunday morning. He said her name will be released by the Stanislaus County Coroner’s Office after family has been notified.
The discovery was made around 3 p.m. by a driver who was passing by. Olsen said the death is considered suspicious but has not yet been determined to be homicide. “The investigation is in its preliminary stages and we do not have any further details (to release) at this time.”
The woman was lying in the oleander bushes on the side of the on-ramp, the CHP said.
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputies were the first to arrive on scene, and about 3:07 p.m., a medical professional determined the woman was dead, the CHP reported.
Anyone with information on the death is urged to contact Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers at 209-521-4636. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tips also can be submitted via www.stancrimetips.org.
This story was originally published June 29, 2019 at 5:35 PM.
