Man found dead in wooded area in Youngstown identified

The body was found by hikers in an area off West Rayen and Worthington Avenues.

Monday, December 13th 2021, 5:58 PM EST

By Corey Vallas

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The Mahoning County Coroner's office has identified a man whose body was found in the woods on Sunday afternoon.

41-year old Jason Wallace was discovered dead by hikers in an area off West Rayen Avenue and South Worthington Street in Youngstown around 2 p.m.

The coroner's report said that Wallace's body was inside of a vehicle when it was found. An original report from the 21 News crew said a tow truck was brought to the area.

An autopsy will be conducted, though it is currently unknown when it will take place.

The incident remains under investigation by the Youngstown Police Department and the Mahoning County Coroner's office.

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