West Des Moines Police ID vehicle, driver of interest in woman's death

(West Des Moines, IA) -- West Des Moines Police have identified a vehicle and driver of interest in a woman's death along Interstate 35 north of Mills Civic Parkway. Police believe 38-year-old Stephanie Waddell of Oskaloosa was hit by a vehicle late May 8th into May 9th while she had been walking. Someone driving by spotted her body off the shoulder of the road.

West Des Moines says they're still investigating and processing evidence. Sergeant Jason Heintz tells WHO Radio News they found a few pieces of a vehicle at the scene which they are trying to match to the vehicle of interest.

The West Des Moines Police Department would like to thank members of the public that used the police tip line which provided valuable information in the case.

(Photo from WHO TV 13)


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