A 41-year-old man from Yucca Valley, identified as Justin Dow, was found deceased in the open desert northeast of Indian Canyon Drive and Powerline Road in North Palm Springs. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office confirmed that next of kin have been notified.
The date of death is listed as August 23, 2025. The time of death remains unknown. Details regarding the date and location of injury are still under investigation.
The Riverside Sheriff’s Department in Palm Desert is handling the investigation. For further information, authorities advise contacting the investigating agency directly.
