The man found dead north of Castaic Tuesday morning has been identified.
Jesus Guzman Comsepcion, 35, from Lancaster, was identified as the person found dead in his vehicle, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Around 8 a.m. Tuesday, first responders received reports of an unresponsive person near the 5 Freeway south of Templin Highway, several miles north of Castaic, said Deputy Mariela Picard, spokesperson for the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
When paramedics arrived on scene, they located Comsepcion, and pronounced him dead on arrival, Saadullah Sheikh, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department, confirmed.
Lt. Michael Modica with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Homicide Bureau confirmed the manner of death was suicide.
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
Ed. Note: This story has been updated with new information from the LASD’s Homicide Bureau.is a breaking news story, more information will be added if it becomes available.
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