LIMOGES, Ont. -- Ontario Provincial Police say a body found beside Highway 417 on Sunday is that of a 34-year-old Ottawa woman.

But her name will not be released until relatives are notified.

The body was found at about 2:30 p.m. after police responded to a report of a body on the shoulder of westbound Highway 417 southeast of Ottawa near Limoges.

Russell County OPP say the woman had been struck by a passing vehicle.

Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers.