The westbound lane of Woodmont Drive South, west of 13th Place South, was closed for several hours as Tukwila Police investigated the discovery of a deceased body on Monday, Dec. 30, 2024.
Police urged drivers to use caution when traveling near the area and to consider alternate routes if possible.
No additional details about the deceased person or the circumstances surrounding the discovery were immediately available.
Des Moines Police told South King Media that the body is related to a missing persons report from Tukwila, hence Tukwila Police involvement.
As we learn more about this incident, we’ll update this post.