Ok, for anyone living near Castaic, what kind of area is it there ?
Hello Dragracerz, Great job in getting the media involved. KFI 640 is a GREAT outlet to the LA area. Bill Carroll, Tim Conway JR, John and Ken are ALWAYS on top of big stories that are being overlooked.
I am a Castaic Resident and have spent many, many hours at the lake. Training and doing Triathlons ( bike riding on Lake Hughes and surrounding areas and swimming in the lower lagoon) as well as walking my dogs almost every day at the lake, near the damn and the lower lagoon.
I have been out if town since last Thursday, but have continued following on websleuths, hometownstation since I left. I will be back today and will try and get some facts from my Lifeguard friends as well as see if I can help look for Bryce as soon as tomorrow.
re: the area. As you know the little town of Castaic, close to the lake, is just several blocks of actual stores, including restaurants, truck stop gas stations, a really run down hotel ( wonder if anyone has looked there?) a newer strip mall with a Starbucks, Popeyes chicken, Jersey Mikes, Pep boys, and a few there stores. There is a rundown Bar ( another place to ask people if they know anything and put flyers) called Country Girl. The residential area around Castaic lake range from mobile home type homes, apartments to suburban neighborhoods. There is definitely a " shady" element over there.
I would like to add the main part of The Santa Clarita Area, the town of Valencia is very LA Suburb. Very new and booming. This is located about 10 minutes from the lake.
Literally, across the street from entrance to the lowere lake, there is a Sherrif Station, which I believe has access to horses as I see them on horseback around the lake now and then.
I live on the other side of the 5, a newer area of Castaic. I have been there for 11 years. I get an email about 2 times a month that says what crime has taken place in the area. Usually car break ins, bikes being taken out of the garage, minor thefts.
I'm happy to take any video, pictures etc of the surrounding area, including lake Hughes, lake Castaic and the crash site ( if they let me near that area).
my sister in law in a PI, maybe she will assist in some way.
WS folks, let me know if I can answer any questions about the area, although I'm not great with measurements or distance, but will do my best.
Still hoping for answers for you and your family. Best Wishes.