Transient's Body Found Near Highway 4 In Martinez

Martinez CA

23 November, 2020

1:14 PM

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MARTINEZ, CA — The body of a transient was found Sunday night just south of Highway 4 between the Center Street and Alhambra Avenue exits in Martinez, and police do not suspect foul play. Martinez police Sgt. Gerardo Espinoza said a call came in at about 8 p.m. Sunday from someone who believed his friend, a transient, had died near the John Muir Inn and the entrance of a railroad tunnel nearby. Police, a Contra Costa County Fire Protection District crew, an ambulance crew and Contra Costa Sheriff's deputies all responded, and the man was pronounced dead. Espinoza said the body showed no visible signs of trauma. The name of the man was not released Sunday night, pending notification of family. Copyright © 2020 by Bay City News, Inc.—Republication, Rebroadcast or any other Reuse without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. is prohibited.