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Investigators with the Coroner’s Department identified the man found dead in Canyon Country on Sunday morning.
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Jay Robert Kimball, 60, of Canyon Country, was found near railroad tracks close to Jakes Way in Santa Clarita.
Coroner officials have suspected that the cause of death is suicide, however they are still awaiting an autopsy.
Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station received a call about a deceased male adult at 9:13 a.m. Sunday, near a bridge close to Jakes Way in Santa Clarita, officials said.
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
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Homicide Bureau at (323) 890-5500.
To remain anonymous, call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or text the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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I last talked to Jay on 8/14 of last year. He did a deposition for my case I was fighting against the State for Hosile Work Environment, He gave my lawyer the deposition about how he and I were treated by certain Bosses. I told Jay that I would help him after my case was done.. There was 2 individuals who created a hostile work environment really bad and got away with it . Everybody was afraid of them that’s why nothing was filed . Mr Kimball was runned out the door as another person was the same way , there should of been an investigation about the work place at this Shop in Sylmar especially the way they preach to all employees about how they should do their jobs. The management can get away with everything. Sickening