Huntington Beach Resident Found Dead in Death Valley After Running out of Gas

Huntington Beach Resident Found Dead in Death Valley After Running out of Gas
Heat waves rise near a warning sign on July 14, 2013 in Death Valley National Park. David McNew/Getty Images
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An Orange County resident was found dead in Death Valley National Park June 14 after running out of gas and walking in the scorching heat, authorities said.

Park visitors driving along State Route 190 stumbled upon the body of David Kelleher, 67, of Huntington Beach around 2 p.m. on Tuesday.