A Paso Robles man who was reported missing on Aug. 7 was found dead in his vehicle in Kern County on Aug. 21, according to police.
The Paso Robles Police Department reported that Caltrans personnel discovered David Peterson’s 2014 Honda Ridgeline in a ravine near Highway 58 and 7 Mile Road, east of San Luis Obispo County. When officers arrived, they identified a body inside the car believed to be Peterson.
David Peterson, 86, of Paso Robles, was found dead in his vehicle after an apparent crash.
Investigators learned that Peterson left his home on Aug. 5 between 9:37 p.m. and 10:36 p.m., police said. Authorities do not suspect foul play.
The California Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
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