WVSP: Missing elderly woman found dead inside car

BUCKHANNON, W.Va (WDTV) - STORY UPDATE

The West Virginia State Police has canceled a Silver Alert for a missing elderly woman.

71-year-old Carolyn Sue Gregory was found dead inside her car along Wolfgang Rd. in Rock Cave on Saturday, Sept. 16 at around 7 p.m., according to a release from the WVSP.

Troopers say Gregory’s car was found over an embankment along the road.

A Silver Alert had been issued after Gregory went missing on Wednesday, Sept. 13.

The Buckhannon Detachment of the West Virginia State Police is investigating the crash.

Foul play is not suspected, according to troopers.

ORIGINAL STORY

The West Virginia State Police has issued a Silver Alert for a missing elderly woman.

71-year-old Carolyn Sue Gregory was last seen on Wednesday, Sept. 13 at a home in the 1000 block of Goshen Rd. in Upshur County, according to a release from WVSP.

Troopers say she could be driving a 2006 green Subaru Legacy Outback with West Virginia License Plate O3V424.

The release says she could be driving toward the Clarksburg VA Hospital.

Gregory is described as being 5′3″ tall and 145 pounds with gray hair, blue eyes, and a mole on her upper lip.

Anyone with information regarding Gregory’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Buckhannon Detachment of the WVSP at 304-473-4200.

A photo of Gregory has not been provided to 5 News.

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