(BSCO release) — On August 18, 2024, at approximately 2:41 a.m., family members of Julio Gutierrez reported him missing. Deputies started an investigation and determined Gutierrez did not return home after attending an event in Biggs.

During the investigation, evidence of a traffic collision was located on Larkin Road, near the Afterbay Release Station. Deputies were concerned the vehicle involved in the traffic collision left the roadway and was possibly submerged in the water. Officers from CHP responded and conducted a traffic collision investigation.

BCSO Search and Rescue personnel responded and assisted in the recovery of a submerged vehicle. Deputies determined the vehicle belonged to Gutierrez. Gutierrez was not inside the vehicle. Deputies and search and rescue personnel are actively searching for Gutierrez.