Staff Sgt. Janelle Shoihet of the BC RCMP said that the owner of the vehicle, a 55-year-old man, turned himself into the Kelowna RCMP Sunday night after seeing news reports about his truck.

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Police were called to Highway 19 near Parksville on Saturday, where the body of a woman had been discovered. They said early indications are that she was the victim of a hit-and-run.

The investigation continues and no one has yet been charged.

鈥淚t has really been because of tips from the public received as a result of the media coverage that we have been able to locate this vehicle so quickly,鈥� said Cst. Jeff Pelat, CVITS lead investigator.

鈥淥ur focus now will be on preparing the investigation for charge assessment by the B.C. prosecution service, a process which could take many months to complete.鈥�

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