Caecelia Becks-Phelps died in the accident on the A75

The body of Caecelia Becks-Phelps, 46, of Corsock, was discovered by police on Wednesday afternoon.

The fatal accident was thought to have happened between 2030 and 2130 BST on Monday about half a mile east of Crocketford, near to Larglea Farm.

Police had issued a missing person appeal for Ms Becks-Phelps after she failed to return home from work.

No other vehicles were believed to have been involved in the incident and police have continued their appeal for witnesses.

A police statement confirmed a dark Vauxhall Corsa had left the road and ended up down an embankment.

'Sorely missed'

The victim's family released a short statement following the discovery of the accident.

"Caecelia was a wonderful wife, mother, midwife and dear friend and her loss in a car crash is tragic, sudden and unexpected," it stated.

"We request at this time our privacy is respected and that we are allowed to grieve with family and friends.