September 8, 2015- A tragic incident involving a Mariposa man occurred on Sunday, September 6, 2015 at approximately 5:20 p.m. outside of the Mariposa County Fairgrounds.
The Mariposa County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident. It appears that Mr. John Coan, 35, took his own life with a pistol while seated inside of his parked vehicle on the northbound shoulder of Highway 49 South.
Our hearts go out to the family and loved ones related. Source: Mariposa County Sheriff Department