The man who was found dead in Newhall Wednesday morning has been identified.

Angel Negrete. 26, from Lancaster was the individual found dead in Newhall, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.

Around 10 a.m. Wednesday, first responders received reports of a man unresponsive near Sierra Highway and Needham Ranch Parkway in Newhall, said Shirley Miller, a spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at the time of the incident.

When paramedics arrived on scene, Negrete was pronounced dead on arrival, according to officials.

Negrete’s death is under investigation by detectives with the Santa Clarita Valley Traffic Office, Miller added.

It is believed Negrete was the victim of a felony hit-and-run collision.

The exact time of the crash, and who may have hit Negrete remains under investigation.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or has any information pertaining to the collision is encouraged to contact the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at 661:260:4000.

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