Body Found in Burned-Out Truck

A body was found Tuesday inside a burned pickup truck on public property in Borrego Springs.

A park ranger discovered the burned vehicle at the Vallecito County Regional Park around 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The ranger saw there was a body inside the truck and called deputies. 

Homicide detectives are working with the countyโ€™s medical examiner to positively identify the body and determine the cause of death.

The park and its small, quiet campground are located along S-2 south of State Route 78 and north of Interstate 8.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Homicide Detail at (858) 974-2321/after hours at (858) 565-5200 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-TIPS(8477).
 

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