The following is a press release issued by the California Highway Patrol Clearlake Office:
On January 29, 2025, Officers from the California Highway Patrol, Clear Lake Area Officer, were requested to assist the Lake County Sheriff’s Department with a fatality traffic collision. Lake County Sheriff’s Department was investigating a missing persons case and with the assistance of California Department of Fish and Wildlife, located a vehicle down a steep embankment on High Valley Road, near Valley Oak Drive. Upon further investigation, the missing person was found deceased, near the vehicle. The identity of the missing person is being withheld until next of kin notifications have been made. The incident is being investigated by the California Highway Patrol. Persons with information or knowledge of the incident are asked to contact the Clear Lake CHP Office, at (707)279-0103.
