Plant City, FL – Authorities in Hillsborough County are investigating a death after a woman was found unresponsive near a bridge in Plant City Sunday morning.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the 911 Dispatch Center received a call at approximately 9:26 a.m. on April 19, 2026, reporting an unresponsive woman near Paul Buchman Highway and Tollar Road. The area is located in Plant City, within Hillsborough County and part of the greater Tampa Bay region.
Deputies responded to the scene and discovered a deceased adult female in what officials described as a known transient camp near the bridge. Investigators noted the woman had sustained upper body trauma, though the exact cause and circumstances surrounding her death have not yet been released.
The identity of the woman is being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Officials say the Public Affairs Office will release her name once that process is complete.
Authorities have not indicated whether foul play is suspected, and no suspects or additional details have been publicly identified at this time. The scene remained active as investigators worked to gather evidence and determine what led to the woman’s death.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the case remains under active investigation. Updates will be provided as new information becomes available.
Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
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