Woman's Body Found In Orange County

Department of Transportation workers discovered a woman's body near the split of Interstates 40 and 85 in Orange County Wednesday.

The body was found in an embankment near the eastbound lane of I-40 at mile marker 260. Authorities say it had been there for at least six days.

There was no identification either on or near the body.

Authorities say the brown-haired woman was between 5-foot-5 and 5-foot-7 and weighed 120 pounds. Authorities also say she was between 20 and 30 years of age.

Anyone with any information about the case should call Orange County Crimestoppers at919-732-7867.