Day/date: August 3, 1987
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Incident type: Fatality - Motor Vehicle Accident
Log number: 87-176
Date/time of incident: 8/1, 6:00pm Date/time received: 8/3, 3:00pm
Park: Yosemite NP Location: Rancheria Flats in El Portal
Reported by: Roger Rudolph, CR, through Jenny Hinson, WRO
Received by: Melissa Warner, WASO
Summary:
T.T. was the passenger in a jeep driven by A.P. A.P. apparently
lost control of the vehicle and it rolled over. T.T. suffered injuries as
a result of the accident and was transfered to Modesto Community Hospital the
same day of the accident. He died of his injuries this morning. His father
is a longtime employee with the maintenance division of Yosemite N P.
The Sheriff's Office is continuing the investigation.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
T.T. El Portal, CA 24
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Incident type: Fatality - Motor Vehicle Accident
Log number: 87-177
Date/time of incident: 7/31, 7:35pm Date/time received: 8/3, 3:00pm
Park: Joshua Tree NM Location: Park Rt #12
Reported by: Paul Henry, CR, through Jenny Hinson, WRO
Received by: Melissa Warner, WASO
Summary:
R.H. was the driver of a vehicle along with 2 passengers, which turned over at
a curve in the road which was posted 35 MPH. The estimated speed of the R.H.
vehicle was 80 MPH. R.H. was pinned under the vehicle and pronounced dead at
the scene. The passengers were unhurt. Alcohol has been determined to be a
contributing factor. Next of kin has been notified.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
R.H. Twenty-nine Palms, CA 7/8/65
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Incident type: Body Found - Suspected Homicide
Log number: 87-178
Date/time of incident: 8/1, 10:30am Date/time received: 8/3, 3:00pm
Park: Lake Mead NRA Location: West End Wash
Reported by: Dorothy Gerhart, through Jenny Hinson, WRO
Received by: Melissa Warner, WASO
Summary:
A human body was discovered several hundred yards off a dirt road which comes
off the main highway. The body was discovered by a hiker and was badly
decomposed. It was identified to be K.M.H. who had been reported
missing on 7/23/87 by the Las Vegas Metro Police. Homicide suspected as the
body was decapitated. Next of kin has been notified.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
K.M.H. Las Vegas, NV 4/20/71
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Incident type: Fatality - Pedestrian struck by Vehicle
Log number: 87-179
Date/time of incident: 8/1, 4:00pm Date/time received: 8/3, 3:00pm
Park: Whiskeytown NRA Location: Hwy #299
Reported by: Ray Foust, Supt through Jenny Hinson WRO
Received by: Melissa Warner, WASO
Summary:
M.S. was attempting to cross the highway on foot, when he was struck by a
truck which, when it swerved to miss M.S., hit a tractor-trailer truck in
the other lane. Singleton died instantly. State highway patrol are still
investigating.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
M.S. Sacramento, CA 24
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Incident type: Fatality - Probable Suicide
Log number: 87-180
Date/time of incident: 8/2, 6:11 pm Date/time received: 8/3, 3:00pm
Park: Redwoods NP Location: Crescent Overlook
Reported by: Bill Donati, LE Specialist, through Jenny Hinson, WRO
Received by: Melissa Warner, WASO
Summary:
A human body was discovered by visitors from Crescent Overlook. The body was
located on the rocks below the overlook at the surfline. Individual possible
slipped or jumped from the railing at the overlook. NPS personnel responded
to the original report, local sheriff's office is investigating.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age
M.H. Newark, DE 30
FIELD INCIDENT REPORT
Incident type: Drug Seizure
Log number: 87-191
Date/time of incident: 8/2 Date/time received: 8/3
Park: Great Smokey Mtns. Location: Greenbriar Area
Reported by: Pete Hart, CR GRSM, Through Steve Smith, SERO
Received by: William Halainen, WASO
Summary:
Seventy-seven marijuana plants, approximately 12' in height were pulled, by
NPS personnel. Green weight was 32 lbs. with an approximate value of
$77,000. Plants were then burned.
Persons involved:
Name Address DOB or age