The West Des Moines Police Department has identified a woman who was found dead near I-35. KCCI reports officers responded at around 11:50 a.m. Sunday to the scene off I-35 northbound, mile marker 70.5. A passerby told authorities they found what appeared to be a deceased individual off the shoulder of the interstate north of Mills Civic Parkway.

Police found the body of 38-year-old Stephanie Waddell, of Oskaloosa. The preliminary investigation finds that Waddell may have been hit by a vehicle overnight. The West Des Moines Police Department are still investigating the scene, but said there is no indication of an ongoing threat to the public.

Anyone with information is asked to call the West Des Moines Police Department at 515-222-3399.