Woman found dead in clothing collection box in Santa Clarita, authorities say
According to authorities, the woman was about 60 years old and was likely a resident of the Santa Clarita Valley.
SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) -- A woman's body was found inside a clothing collection box in the Santa Clarita area Thursday morning and authorities are investigating it as an accidental death, they said.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department made the discovery after responding to a medical call at Orchard Village Road and Lyons Avenue.
The collection box is located near the back of a CVS Pharmacy store.
"Her body was partially in and out [of the box]," said Natalie Arriaga, a public information officer for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. "It is believed to have occurred sometime [Thursday] morning."
According to the sheriff's department, the woman was about 60 years old and was likely a resident of the Santa Clarita Valley.
Her identity has not yet been released.
Investigators said there are no signs of foul play and there are no suspects who are wanted.
