IRWINDALE >> The death of a woman whose body was discovered inside an SUV parked at an Irwindale gas pump Saturday is being investigated as natural, officials said.
An autopsy was pending, however initial indications were that the 70-year-old Arcadia woman, who was discovered slumped over the wheel of an SUV shortly before 3 p.m. at an ARCO station at Longden Avenue and Myrtle Street, died of natural causes, Los Angeles County Department of Coroner Lt. Fred Corrall said. Her name was not released pending notification of family.
While the investigation was ongoing, “At this point, there’s nothing to indicate there was foul play,” Sgt. Rudy Gatto said.
“Obviously, we’re waiting for the coroner’s review to determine the cause of death,” Gatto added.
Police and firefighters rushed to the gas station after a witness reported finding the woman unconscious in her mid-size SUV, Irwindale police Sgt. George Zendejas said.
Paramedics found she was not breathing and pronounced her dead at the scene, he said.
Anyone with information was asked to contact Irwindale police at 626-430-2242.