CHESHIRE, OR – A Junction City woman who had been reported missing has been found deceased following the discovery of a vehicle crash south of Cheshire, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday.

Deputies and Junction City Police officers responded around 1 p.m. on July 7 to a report of a single-vehicle crash in the 91300 block of Territorial Highway. Investigators determined the crash had likely occurred several days earlier.

The vehicle, a 2006 Chevy Malibu, was located approximately 30 feet down an embankment, concealed by dense vegetation.

The driver, identified as 62-year-old Mary Ann Snoddy of Junction City, was found deceased at the scene. She had previously been reported missing to Junction City Police, who were still investigating her disappearance at the time of the crash discovery.

Authorities did not release further details about the cause of the crash but confirmed that the investigation remains ongoing.