Police: Woman and 10-year-old girl found dead in vehicle in South Park

Allegheny County police are investigating the deaths of a woman and a 10-year-old girl who were found dead in a vehicle in South Park Friday night.

County police said in a statement that Mt. Lebanon police were contacted Friday afternoon by a man who requested a welfare check on the 43-year-old woman and girl.

At approximately 7:20 p.m., the woman’s vehicle was found to be located in Diana Grove in South Park. Allegheny County Police were alerted and found the woman and child dead inside the vehicle.

The district police homicide squad reported that, according to initial information, there were no obvious signs of injuries on either the woman or the child.

Investigators are awaiting the results of the county coroner’s office regarding the cause and manner of death before making any further determinations.

Investigators assume that there is no danger to the public.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the County Police Tip Hotline at 1-833-ALL-TIPS (1-833-255-8477). Callers may remain anonymous.