A deceased woman found inside her car at Fort Riley, Kansas, Sept 22, has
been positively identified by the Armed Forces Medical Examiner as Jessica
Echevarria, the 29-year-old wife of a Fort Riley Soldier.

Echevarria’s vehicle was located in a wooded area near Caisson Hill Road on
post at approximately 6:05 p.m. that evening.  An examination of the scene
and vehicle indicates Echevarria was involved in a single-vehicle incident
when she left the roadway and struck a tree, which resulted in her death.
The vehicle was obstructed from view due to dense foliage.  A soldier
walking along the side of the road noticed something out of place, became
suspicious and alerted military police.

Echevarria was reported missing by her husband on Aug 21, 2015.  Her family
also filed a missing person’s report in California.  Her personal and
vehicle information was entered into the National Crime Information Center
database identifying her as a missing person and a “Be On the Lookout” was
distributed to local and state law enforcement agencies.

The incident remains under investigation by special agents from the U.S.
Army Criminal Investigation Command.  No further information is being
released at this time to protect the integrity of the ongoing investigation.

 

Fort Riley Public Affairs Office