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Coroner’s ID Man Killed On I-5 On-ramp In Valencia, Rules Death As Possible Suicide

Coroner’s officials have identified the man who died on the southbound I-5 Valencia Boulevard onramp Tuesday night, officials said Wednesday.


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Michael Henry Cisneros, 22, of Canyon Country, has been identified as the man found dead on the  southbound I-5 Valencia Boulevard onramp Tuesday night, said Lt. Ed Winter with the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner.

It is believed that he died as a result of a possible suicide, Winter said. The cause of death will be confirmed when the autopsy has been completed.

Cisneros was pronounced dead at the scene, according to L.A. County Sheriff’s Department officials.

Several vehicles were pulled over; it is possibly a vehicle versus pedestrian collision, according to CHP officials.

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The cause of death is undecided, CHP officials said.

The Valencia Boulevard onramp to the southbound I-5 was closed for several hours according to CHP officials. Freeway traffic has not been affected.

The incident was reported at 8:18 p.m. Tuesday.

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.

Do you have a news tip? Call us at (661) 298-1220, or drop us a line at community@hometownstation.com.

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Coroner’s ID Man Killed On I-5 On-ramp In Valencia, Rules Death As Possible Suicide

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