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A body was found in a car in Canyon Country at about 2:20 p.m. Friday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.
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UPDATE: Body Found In Canyon Country Friday Afternoon Identified

Kimberly Beers contributed to this article.

The man found dead in a car in Canyon Country Friday evening has been identified, according to officials.


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Miguel Pena, 31, of Canyon Country, was found unresponsive in his car near the intersection of Grandifloras Road and Canyon Rim Place in Canyon Country at about 2:20 p.m. Friday, according to Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station officials.

Pena was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.

Homicide detectives suspect the death is a suicide by self-asphyxiation, according to officials.

Homicide detectives were en route to the scene as of 5:44 p.m., said Sheriff’s Station officials.

More information will be added as it is made available.

Recent statistics indicate the North Los Angeles County region has the highest rate of calls for attempted and completed suicides in Los Angeles County, according to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department data.

For anyone seeking information about mental health resources available in the Santa Clarita Valley, below is a list and a link to more information:

There are 24-hour numbers available. In the event of an emergency, 911 should always be the first call. Those looking to speak with someone can call 1-800-273-8255, for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline; 1-800-854-7771, for The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health; and 1-800-784-2433, for The Treatment Advocacy Center. You can contact the SCV Child & Family Center at 661-259-9439. The phone number for the Santa Clarita Valley Youth Project is 661-257-9688.

A List Of Santa Clarita Valley Mental Health Resources

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UPDATE: Body Found In Canyon Country Friday Afternoon Identified

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About Heather Harbin

Heather grew up in the Santa Clarita Valley and graduated from West Ranch High School in 2012. She recently graduated from College of the Canyons with an Associate's Degree in New Media Journalism. She was involved in College of the Canyons' "Cougar News" for two years, where she became the senior producer. She will be studying for her Bachelor's Degree at Cal State Northridge in the spring. Heather became a staff writer at KHTS AM-1220 following her internship in the newsroom. She has been writing news and feature articles for the KHTS website since May 2015.