WEIRTON - A woman whose body was found along U.S. 22 apparentlywas the victim of a hit-and-run accident, Weirton police say.
Early Saturday, a motorist found the body of 24-year-old NatashaCatherine Olashuk of Avalon, Pa., near the eastbound Colliers Wayramp of U.S. 22.
An autopsy confirmed she died from blunt force trauma consistentwith being struck by a moving automobile, said Weirton police ChiefD. Lance Scott.
Investigators said Tuesday that a tip led them to what theybelieve is the vehicle that struck Olashuk as she walked along thehighway. Scott said Brooke County Prosecutor David B. Cross willdetermine whether charges will be filed.
Olashuk was a native of Follansbee and a 1999 graduate of BrookeHigh School and 2001 graduate of ICM School of Business and MedicalCareers of Pittsburgh.
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