On the afternoon of February 8, 2022, a passerby, who was taking his children to a nearby park in El Cajon, California, noticed a male individual lying on the rear floorboard of a vehicle parked on the street. Initially, the situation did not seem unusual, but upon returning approximately an hour later, the passerby observed that the individual had not moved. Concerned about the safety and well-being of the person in the vehicle, a call to 911 was made. Emergency responders, including paramedics and law enforcement officers, quickly arrived on the scene to assess the situation.
Upon arrival, the emergency personnel conducted their initial assessment and, regrettably, confirmed the individual, identified as Mohsen Haji Khalili, was deceased. The 69-year-old man appeared to have been living in his vehicle, which added a tragic layer to the circumstances surrounding his death. The confirmation of his death was based on observable postmortem changes, which indicated that he had passed away some time before the emergency call was made. The nature of his lifestyle at the time may have contributed to the delay in his discovery and the ability to aid him if needed.
The case is being handled by the San Diego County Medical Examiner's Office, located at 5570 Overland Avenue, Ste. 101, in San Diego, California. For those seeking more information or connections pertaining to this case or similar cases, the Medical Examiner's office can be reached at 858-694-2895. They have assigned the case number 2022-00552 to this incident. Their efforts continue in attempting to resolve the case, ensuring that the individual receives the dignified attention and closure deserved in such unfortunate circumstances. Further information can be accessed on their official website, as the office diligently works to provide clarity and possible resolutions for unclaimed person cases like that of Mohsen Haji Khalili.
Date Found: 02/08/2022
