FAIRMONT, W.Va. — West Virginia State Police are turning to the public for tips to find out how a body ended up on the side of I-79 southbound last week in Marion County.
The body was found on the afternoon of Wednesday Jan. 28 on I-79 South between mile markers 140 and 141 just south of the Monongalia County line.
Motorists who may have been traveling through the area during the afternoon or evening Tuesday, Jan. 27 and observed something out of place are asked to contact them.
Detectives speculate a vehicle connected to the victim may have pulled off onto the right shoulder the of road.
Anyone who can advance the investigation is asked to contact state police at 304-367-2850.
The identity of the body has not been released.