On July 24, 2024, 31-year-old Colin Truong of Hacienda Heights, California, was found deceased in his vehicle in West Covina. Authorities had been searching for Truong after he was reported missing on July 21 while working as a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft in the Hacienda Heights area. He was last seen around 2 p.m. on July 21, driving his gray 2020 Toyota Camry.
Truong's body was discovered inside his car at approximately 7:05 p.m.
on July 24, parked in a cul-de-sac on Fairgrove Avenue, east of Aroma Drive, in West Covina. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner identified the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head and ruled it a suicide.
Prior to his disappearance, Truong had been reported missing by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, which noted that he suffered from depression. Authorities and family members were concerned for his well-being during the time he was missing.
As the death was determined to be a suicide, there were no suspects or arrests associated with the case. The investigation concluded with the coroner's findings, and no foul play was suspected in Truong's tragic passing.
