Body Found Off Mt. Rose Highway Positively Identified as Patricia Portella-Wright 

August 20, 2024 – Placer County Sheriff's Office officials report that on August 19^th, 2024, the Washoe County Coroner’s office positively identified the body recovered off Mt. Rose highway on Thursday, August 15^th, 2024, as Patricia Portella-Wright.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Ms. Portella-Wright’s family and friends during this difficult time.

Source & photo: Placer County Sheriff's Office

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