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Man dies after vehicle gives out in triple-digit Death Valley heat
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Pierre Michel Formosa, a 68-year-old French visitor, died in Death Valley after his vehicle broke down in extreme heat and he became unable to continue walking to seek help.
- Formosa and another Frenchman were stranded on a remote road in Death Valley National Park, where temperatures reached 116 degrees, and after traveling about 1.3 miles on foot, Formosa collapsed.
- The other man managed to get help, leading to a search by park rangers and local authorities, but Formosa was found deceased about 1.5 miles from the road.
- Death Valley is known for its extreme heat and remoteness, with several heat-related deaths occurring in recent years, particularly among older visitors.
- The incident highlights the dangers posed by Death Valley’s harsh conditions as Southern California prepares for another week of intense heat.
