Woman found dead from gunshot in truck on Hwy. 50, near Placerville; CHP arrests suspect
The California Highway Patrol reported finding a woman shot to death early Saturday morning in a Chevrolet truck on U.S. Highway 50 eastbound in Camino, about 9 miles east of Placerville near Snows Road.
The CHP arrested Scott Michael Boyles, 38, who will be charged with murder and remains in custody at the Placerville Jail, according to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office.
“Our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this difficult time,” CHP officials said in the news release. “Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.”
Officers arrived on the scene at 6:30 am after receiving a report of a disabled vehicle, the CHP reported, and shortly afterward, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
To secure the scene and manage the case, the CHP collaborated with the Sheriff’s Office, El Dorado County District Attorney’s Office, CalFire, El Dorado County Fire Departments and Caltrans.
Law enforcement asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information that could assist in the investigation to call the Placerville CHP office at 530-748-2450.
This story was originally published September 7, 2024 at 4:41 PM.
