West Des Moines Police Department: Update: West Des Moines Police Investigating Pedestrian Death On I-35 NB & Mills Civic Parkway

Press release from the West Des Moines Police Department:

05/11/2021 2:14 PM

On Sunday, May 9th at approximately 11:50am, officers with the West Des Moines Police Department were dispatched to I-35 NB at the 70.5 MM (Just north of Mills Civic Parkway).  A passerby located what appeared to be a deceased person just off the shoulder of the roadway.  Emergency crews responded to the scene and located a deceased female later identified as Stephanie Waddell, 38 of Oskaloosa, IA.  West Des Moines Police Detectives immediately initiated an investigation into the incident and determined Waddell had been stuck by a motor vehicle during the overnight hours of May 8th into May 9th while walking along the interstate.

Through the course of the investigation, detectives have identified a vehicle and driver of interest in the case.  Currently, the incident is still under investigation, and that information is not being released at this time.  Detectives are continuing their investigation and processing of forensic evidence obtained from the scene. The West Des Moines Police Department would like to thank members of the public that utilized the police tip line which provided valuable information in the case.  This continues to be an ongoing investigation and more details will be released when available.

Sergeant Jason Heintz
West Des Moines Police Public Information Officer

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