The 55-year-old man who died Monday morning after jumping off an overpass bridge in Sylmar has been identified.

The 55-year-old man who died was identified as Palliyaguruge Perera, according to The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner.  

Perera jumped from an overpass onto the 210 Freeway in Sylmar, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The incident happened around 10:15 a.m. near Hubbard Street, where CHP Newhall Area Officers were alerted to a pedestrian who had jumped from the overpass and was lying in the freeway lanes.

The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner said Perera was experiencing homelessness when he died. 

Los Angeles Fire Department personnel pronounced Perera dead at the scene.

“It is unknown at this time if alcohol and or drugs played a part in this incident,” said Officer Carlos Burgos-Lopez, spokesperson for the CHP Newhall Area Office.

CHP officials are urging anyone who may have witnessed the incident of the man who died to contact their Newhall office at (661) 600-1600, with attention to Officer J. Torres.

“Traffic safety is not just about preventing crashes, it’s about saving lives in every way possible,” said Captain Ed Krusey. “People who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or tendencies are encouraged to seek help by calling or texting the 24-hour suicide and crisis lifeline at 988.”

Anyone seeking information about mental health resources available in the Santa Clarita Valley 

can look here for a list of resources. There are 24-hour phone numbers available. In the event of an emergency, 911 should always be the first call. Those looking to speak with someone can call:

• 988 for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• 1-800-854-7771 for the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health

• 661-259-9439 for the SCV Child & Family Center

• 661-288-4800 for the Santa Clarita Valley Mental Health Center

• 661- 765-8445 for Insight Treatment Santa Clarita

• 661-347-6307 for Guardians SCV
• 1-866-488-7386 for the Trevor Project LGBTQ suicide helpline

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