Body found in vehicle parked along US 101 in San Mateo
Dead body backseat of vehicle in San Mateo
Police received a call about a car that was parked on the right shoulder of southbound U.S. 101 in San Mateo on Wednesday. CHP says a dead body was found in the back seat of the vehicle. This is an active investigation.
SAN MATEO, Calif. - Officials with the California Highway Patrol confirm a body was found inside a vehicle parked along the shoulder of southbound U.S. 101 in San Mateo on Wednesday.
What we know:
A CHP spokesperson said they received a call at around 2:10 p.m. about the vehicle on the right shoulder, north of eastbound SR-92.
The person located in the back seat of a minivan was pronounced dead by the fire department, who also responded.
There is no word on the cause of death, though officials said in an update on Thursday that foul play is not suspect at this time.
This is an active investigation.
Traffic was impacted as drivers were urged to avoid the area as some lanes were closed. Those lanes reopened at around 6 p.m.
No further details were immediately available.
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