California Body Found Near Lake Berryessa Prompts Highway 128 Closure as Deputies Investigate Possible Link to Abducted Tracy Man Avtar Singh
NAPA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA — A body discovered near Lake Berryessa prompted the temporary closure of State Highway 128 as investigators began examining whether the remains could be connected to the reported abduction of 57-year-old Tracy resident Avtar Singh, authorities said.
The stretch of Highway 128 near the lake was shut down between Monticello Dam and Wragg Canyon Road before reopening Saturday once initial investigative work at the scene was completed.
Highway 128 Closed and Later Reopened Near Lake Berryessa
Officials said the roadway closure was directly tied to the body discovery near Lake Berryessa, a popular outdoor recreation area in Napa County. The shutdown affected traffic along Highway 128 between Monticello Dam and Wragg Canyon Road while deputies secured and processed the scene.
By Saturday, authorities confirmed the road had reopened, indicating that investigators had cleared the immediate area and traffic could safely resume.
Case Turned Over to San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office
The investigation has since been handed over to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, which is examining whether there is any connection between the body found near Lake Berryessa and the reported abduction of Avtar Singh.
Because Singh’s case originated in Tracy, which falls under San Joaquin County jurisdiction, that office is now leading efforts to determine whether the discovery is related.
What Authorities Have Said About Avtar Singh’s Reported Abduction
Authorities previously stated that Singh was apparently forced into a vehicle and driven away last Tuesday. The reported abduction has raised serious concerns within the community, and investigators have been working to piece together what happened.
At this time, officials have not confirmed the identity of the body found near Lake Berryessa. Law enforcement has described the potential connection as an active line of investigation rather than a confirmed development.
Investigation Ongoing as Authorities Seek Answers
In cases involving unidentified remains, investigators typically rely on forensic examination, coordination with medical examiners, and evidence gathered from the scene to establish identity and timeline. Authorities have not released additional details about the remains or any findings linking the discovery to Singh’s case.
Further updates are expected once identification procedures are complete and investigators determine whether the Lake Berryessa discovery is connected to the Tracy abduction.
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