Body in Mobile County woods likely victim of days-old wreck, authorities say

A body found in a wooded area of Mobile County on Monday is believed to be a driver who crashed their vehicle days ago, police said.

Citronelle Police Chief Chris McLean told Fox 10 a driver was speeding down Russell Road toward Highway 45 when they veered off the roadway at more than 100 m.p.h. and crashed into the woods.

McLean told the station police do not believe there were any witnesses to the crash and believe the wreck occurred days ago.

The name of the victim was not publicly released as of Monday evening.

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