Crime & Safety

Cause of Death for Hiker Found near Mt. Lukens Still Undetermined

Richard Carlblom's body is found near Mt. Lukens around 6:45 p.m. Friday.

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The cause of death of a a 66-year-old San Gabriel man found dead on a trail in the San Gabriel Mountains has been deferred for further testing, the coroner's office announced today.

An autopsy was conducted on the body of Richard Carlblom, but further tests will be required to determine the cause of death, Assistant Coroner Chief Ed Winter said.

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Carlblom's body was found near Mt. Lukens around 6:45 p.m. Friday.


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