A DEAD body was discovered after it was picked up and dumped by a garbage truck, police say.
Now the death is being investigated so casually as the police try to find out how it could have happened.
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The discovery was made on June 28 after a garbage disposal service reported the dead body to police.
Dixon police in northern Solano County, California, were called to the scene by Davis police.
The body was discovered when a garbage truck dumped its contents at a dump in Yolo County.
The victim was identified by Dixon Police as Miguel Peñuelas, a resident of Dixon.
The garbage route was reviewed and it was determined that the body was probably from the city of Dixon.
Based on the preliminary investigation conducted by Dixon police along with the Yolo County Sherriff and Coroner’s offices, Peñuelas allegedly climbed into the trash about an hour before garbage was picked up.
Investigators said Peñuelas jumped into the trash on his own at about 4:30 p.m.
He apparently covered himself with cardboard and was in the garbage can until a garbage truck arrived around 5:30 p.m.
According to the Yolo County Coroner’s office, there was no indication of foul play.
Dixon Police believe Peñuelas’ death was accidental.
The investigation continues.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dixon Police Detective Sergeant Jenna Cameron at 707-678-7070.