Woman found dead near railroad tracks in Lehi

Police have identified a 45-year-old woman who was found dead near railroad tracks in Lehi on Thursday afternoon.

Police have identified a 45-year-old woman who was found dead near railroad tracks in Lehi on Thursday afternoon. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News)


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LEHI — A Lehi woman was found dead on railroad tracks Thursday, according to police, who said "no foul play is suspected."

The woman was found about 6 p.m. Thursday on tracks near the 850 East and Pioneer Crossing underpass, according to Lehi police spokeswoman Jeanteil Livingston. Police identified the woman as Dena Beal, 45, and said her next of kin has been notified.

"The investigation remains ongoing as the department awaits the results of the autopsy and toxicology reports to determine the official cause and manner of death," Livingston said Friday. "The Lehi Police Department extends its deepest condolences to Ms. Beal's family and friends during this difficult time."

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Bridger Beal-Cvetko is a reporter for KSL.com. He covers politics, Salt Lake County communities and breaking news. Bridger has worked for the Deseret News and graduated from Utah Valley University.
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