Sumter deputies investigate body found on Frierson Road

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The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after the body of a 32-year-old woman was found on Frierson Road on Sept. 19.
At about 8 p.m., a deputy observed a motorist that possibly needed assistance on Frierson Road, according to the sheriff's office.
According to Deputy Adrienne Sarvis, public information officer for the sheriff’s office, the motorist was on the phone with dispatch to report the body, later identified as Rose Marie Driggers, after another passerby notified the motorist about a possible body on the side of the road.
The Sumter County Coroner’s Office was called to the scene and initiated the investigation. Next of kin was notified.
Preliminary results of the autopsy did not reveal any forms of trauma, according to Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker. Final autopsy results are pending.
Sarvis said investigators do not think Frierson Road is the initial incident location, and this case is being investigated as a suspicious death. Investigators have determined a person of interest.
Sheriff Anthony Dennis advises that this is an isolated incident and that there is no threat to the community.
Anyone with knowledge related to this incident is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (803) 436-2000 or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. Tips can also be submitted electronically and anonymously by going to p3tips.com or by downloading the p3tips app onto a mobile device.