Fire in a field leads to the discovery of a woman's body: Delta police

On Wednesday morning, the body of a woman was discovered in a field in Delta, prompting police to investigate the incident as a suspicious death. The discovery occurred after a fire was reported in the 6400 block of River Road. Police are currently working to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the case and to identify the victim.

Witnesses reported that around 5:45 a.m., a white Dodge pick-up truck stalled in the middle of the street near the field. It is believed the truck then veered off the road and into the field. Following this, individuals at a nearby establishment observed flames and a person armed with an extinguisher emerged from the scene. It was at this point that the body, concealed under wood scraps, was spotted.

Delta police have appealed to anyone who was traveling along River Road during the early hours of the morning and observed anything unusual, or who may possess dashcam footage from the vicinity, to contact the Delta Police Department at 604-946-4444.