By Erin Smith
A woman was found in a ditch on Saturday morning on Twisted Hickory Road near Center Road after a night out. The call was received on Saturday morning at 7 a.m. said the Bladen County Sheriff’s Office.
Investigator Morgan Johnson said she had possibly been a victim of sexual assault as she was found with her pants down. BladenOnline.com does not name the victim of a sexual assault.
The woman also suffered a broken pelvis and a broken ankle. He said her injuries are consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
Investigator Johnson said the victim was riding in the car with a cousin and remembers nothing after that.
A rape kit has been collected and sent off for analysis, said Investigator Johnson.
The investigation is continuing at this time.
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