SLO County man involved in Hwy. 46 crash died by suicide, Paso Robles police say
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Editor’s note: This story mentions suicide.
A Templeton man was found dead by a self-inflicted gunshot wound after his vehicle crashed in Paso Robles on Tuesday morning.
Paso Robles police officers responded just before 6 a.m. to a single-vehicle crash on Highway 46 East, east of Highway 101, the Paso Robles Police Department said in a news release.
When officers arrived on scene, they found the 75-year-old Templeton resident deceased inside a black pickup truck, the news release said.
Paso Robles police Sgt. Steve Boyett told The Tribune the man appeared to have shot himself while driving, causing him to crash. He died from the self-inflicted gunshot wound, Boyett said. Drugs and alcohol were not suspected to be a factor.
No other injuries were reported.
Paso Robles Police Department requested that anyone with additional information call the agency at 805-237-6464 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 805-549-STOP (7867) or text “’SLOTIPS’ plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).
If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a certified listener, call 988. You can also call the Central Coast Hotline at 800-783-0607 for 24-7 assistance. To learn the warning signs of suicide, visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org
