From The Tribune staff reports
ADAMSVILLE — A 39-year-old Adamsville woman was found dead in her vehicle on Saturday afternoon.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has since identified the victim as Ashley Marie Chasteen, who was believed to be the occupant of a Toyota Camry involved in a single-vehicle accident. The vehicle was discovered in a ditch on the side of Poplar Lane in Adamsville by a passing motorist at around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday.
Chasteen was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities say it was not immediately clear when the wreck took place. The cause and circumstances surrounding the wreck is being investigated by the Adamsville Police Department.