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Body found on road in Washington; investigation underway

Officials say a body was found on a road in Washington, launching an ongoing investigation. (Cox Media Group/Cox Media Group)

WASHINGTON, Pa. — Officials say a body was found on a road in Washington, launching an ongoing investigation.

Washington County Coroner Tim Warco says a driver stopped to help the driver of a pickup truck near 853 Jefferson Ave., believing the truck driver had hit an animal in the road.

The first driver realized the object in the road was a person and called 911 around 12:30 a.m.

Saturday evening, Coroner Tim Warco identified the victim as Steven Elliott, 51, of Washington.

Washington County police are investigating to determine the manner of death.

An autopsy is pending to determine the cause of death.

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