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Woman's death being investigated by Sumter County Sheriff

A 32-year-old woman was found dead on Frierson Road a week ago, but deputies don't believe that is where she was killed.

SUMTER, S.C. — The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the circumstances regarding death of a woman found on a road in Sumter. 

Rose Marie Driggers, 32, was found on Frierson Road on September 19.

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Preliminary results of the autopsy did not reveal any forms of trauma, according to Sumter County Coroner Robbie Baker. 

Final autopsy results are pending.

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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 believes that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the community. 

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