Tourist dies in Death Valley after car gets stuck in the mud

Milo Pope | Live News reporter Published August 24, 2026 3:09pm Updated August 24, 2026 3:15pm Temperatures in Death Valley in California have reached up to 57°C (Picture: Getty Images) A French tourist has died in California’s Death Valley after the vehicle he was driving became stuck in the mud in 47°C temperatures.

A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park last week after becoming trapped in 116-degree temperatures.

AaronP/Bauer-Griffin / GC Images A 68-year-old French tourist died in Death Valley National Park after his vehicle became stuck and he attempted to walk for help through 116-degree heat. Pierre Michel Formosa and a companion were traveling on West Side Road Monday when their vehicle became trapped in mud near Queen of

A French tourist died last week in California’s Death Valley after the vehicle he was in got stuck in mud and he ventured away for help amid temperatures that reached 116 degrees, officials said.

The incident happened on a remote road in California's Death Valley as Pierre Michel Formosa was left stranded in the desert with a friend

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