Human remains found near Spooner Summit

Human remains were found in the Kings Canyon area east of Spooner Summit.

Washoe County will be conducting the autopsy to determine the cause of death and identify the deceased. Douglas County is leading the investigation.

The remains were located approximately 300 yards to the north of Highway 50 near the top of Spooner Summit, between the Tahoe Rim Trail and Kings Canyon Road, in a remote wooded area.

Inmate work crews clearing brush in the area located the remains and contacted law enforcement.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report