“Dead Body Found by Overpass” Rumor – The True Story
January 30th, 2012 by Joe Burgess
Reports of “a dead body found near the overpass on HWY 425″ came into MPD and MonticelloLive, several times, Thursday.
Here’s the true story behind the events that started that untrue rumor, that peaked Monticello’s interest……
Around 7:45, Thursday morning, there was a car wreck on HWY 425, near the Jordan Drive overpass.
A lady who was involved in the accident reportedly became overwhelmed by the stress of the collision, and either laid down, or possibly passed out, as emergency personnel were arriving.
Her condition is unknown, she didn’t not seem to have serious injuries.
A passing motorist apparently saw her there, and the rumor likely began.
That’s the story, behind the story, of the “dead body found near the HWY 425 overpass.
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That’s why I don’t look in the woods whiile taking long trips.
then it wasnt found. someone seen what they thought was a dead person at an accident.
It wasn’t a dead body this time……however it could have been. At least the people did the right thing in reporting it.
Thanks again, Joe
I saw the “body” while taking me Great Grand kids from school. Didn’t go back, but no folks or vehicles were there.
I seen that the lady slammed on her brakes to avoid a speeding black sports car as she was trying to merge onto Jordan Dr. when the black car seemed to just cruise by.