Jackson police are investigating a hit-and-run after a woman's body was found on the side of Highway 80.Someone who was working in the area discovered the body about 9 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 80 west near Valley Street, police said.The 56-year-old woman had injuries that police said were consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Debris from a vehicle was also found at the scene, Sgt. Roderick Holmes said. The Hinds County coroner identified the woman as Teresa Tynes from Jackson.Investigators are reviewing surveillance video in an effort to determine what happened. "Currently, there are no known witnesses and no indicators regarding the type of vehicle involved," Holmes said.Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).

Jackson police are investigating a hit-and-run after a woman's body was found on the side of Highway 80.


Someone who was working in the area discovered the body about 9 a.m. Wednesday on Highway 80 west near Valley Street, police said.

The 56-year-old woman had injuries that police said were consistent with being struck by a vehicle. Debris from a vehicle was also found at the scene, Sgt. Roderick Holmes said.

The Hinds County coroner identified the woman as Teresa Tynes from Jackson.

Investigators are reviewing surveillance video in an effort to determine what happened.

"Currently, there are no known witnesses and no indicators regarding the type of vehicle involved," Holmes said.

Anyone with information about the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477).