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2 bodies found in U-Haul truck outside south Sacramento light rail station

SACRAMENTO — Two people were found dead in a U-Haul truck in the parking lot at the Franklin Light Rail Station in south Sacramento, authorities said Thursday night. 

The Sacramento Police Department said the discovery was made around 6:45 p.m. at the light rail station along Cosumnes River Boulevard. A man and a woman were found in the back of the truck. 

A charcoal grill was also located in the back of the truck, and police said it appears that may have played a role in the deaths.

Sacramento police said a coroner was going to examine the bodies to determine the cause of death.

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