Investigation underway after woman found dead in ditch in northeast Houston, according to police department

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police said an investigation is underway after a woman was found dead in a ditch in northeast Houston on Tuesday morning.

The Houston Police Department said that officers responded to a person-down call in the 4500 block of Wyte Lane at about 10 a.m.

Officers said they found the woman unresponsive in the ditch, with initial information indicating she had trauma to her head. Authorities said Houston Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene, where they pronounced the victim dead.

Officials said the victim's identity is pending verification by the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences.

Detectives said the investigation remains ongoing. HPD advised anyone with information about the incident ot contact its homicide division at 713-308-3600.