CALIFORNIA, Pa. — An 18-year-old PennWest California student was found dead inside a vehicle in California Borough, Washington County, early Thursday morning.
Police were called to the area of the California Public Library at 100 Wood Street at around 12:24 a.m.
According to Washington County Coroner Tim Warco, Karoline Heintz, of McMurray, was with family earlier in the day and was supposed to be returning to campus housing.
When Heintz never checked back in, Warco said family members tracked her vehicle’s location to Wood Street and called 911 at around 12:14 a.m.
A cause and manner of death have not yet been determined. The Washington County Coroner’s Office and Pennsylvania State Police are investigating.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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