by Press Release | Jul 19, 2023 | Death Valley, Heat, National Park Service, Press Release, Public Health, Public Safety, Recreation, Weather
Man died at Golden Canyon trailhead; Heat may have been a factor in his death DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – A man died at a trailhead in Death Valley National Park on Tuesday afternoon as temperatures soared to 121°F. The 71-year-old man from the Los Angeles area collapsed...
by Press Release | Jul 19, 2023 | Death Valley, National Park Service, Press Release
Truck crash in Death Valley spilled liquid asphalt DEATH VALLEY, Calif. – A tractor trailer crashed in Death Valley National Park on July 17, releasing emulsified asphalt. Commercial trucks are prohibited on Mud Canyon Road, partially due to the steep grades. The...