Napa Highway Reopens After Body Found Near Lake

The investigation has been turned over to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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A Napa County highway has reopened after the discovery of a body prompted its closure between Monticello Dam and Wragg Canyon Road. The investigation has been turned over to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, as it appears the decedent did not die in Napa County.

Why it matters

The discovery of the body near Lake Berryessa raises questions about the circumstances surrounding the death and whether it may be connected to the recent disappearance of a man in San Joaquin County.

The details

Deputies responded about 8:52 p.m. to the 16000 block of W. Grant Line Road in Tracy to investigate the disappearance of Avtar Singh, 57. Surveillance footage showed a white SUV and three unidentified individuals dressed in dark clothing with the victim at approximately 2:30 p.m., and the victim appears to have entered the vehicle against his will.

  • The body was discovered last week, prompting the closure of State Highway 128 near Lake Berryessa.
  • Avtar Singh, 57, was reported missing on Tuesday.

The players

Napa County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that initially investigated the discovery of the body near Lake Berryessa.

San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that has taken over the investigation, as the decedent did not die in Napa County.

Avtar Singh

A 57-year-old man who went missing in San Joaquin County on Tuesday, with surveillance footage showing him entering a white SUV against his will.

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What’s next

The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the disappearance of Avtar Singh and whether it may be connected to the discovery of the body near Lake Berryessa.

The takeaway

The discovery of the body near Lake Berryessa and the disappearance of Avtar Singh in a neighboring county highlight the need for coordinated law enforcement efforts to investigate potential connections between these incidents and ensure the safety of local communities.