A Sylmar man has been identified as the suspect who died after he jumped out of a stolen California Highway Patrol (CHP) vehicle during a high-speed pursuit Tuesday.

John Figueroa Jr., 32, from Sylmar was the suspect who died after jumping out of a stolen CHP vehicle, according to officials with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. 

Around 11:45 a.m. Tuesday, CHP officers received reports of Figueroa driving recklessly on the 5 Freeway, said Officer Josh Greengard, a spokesperson for the CHP Newhall Area Office. 

While officers were responding, Figueroa was involved in a traffic collision on the northbound 5 Freeway near Hasley Canyon Road in Castaic, according to Greengard. 

When the first CHP officer arrived on scene to investigate, Figueroa jumped into the CHP car and took off, according to officials. 

Other responding CHP officers initiated a pursuit on their partner’s stolen vehicle which went up the 5 Freeway through the Grapevine at speeds of near 100 mph, according to officials. 

The pursuit then headed east on Highway 138. 

After several attempts, CHP officers were able to successfully spike strip the stolen CHP vehicle on Highway 138 near 90th Street West, according to officials. 

Moments later, Figueroa jumped out of the CHP vehicle while travelling at speeds nearing 60 mph. 

As seen on TV, Figueroa landed on the highway, where CHP officers immediately started life-saving measures. 

Figueroa was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to Coroner’s officials. 

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

• 1-800-784-2433 for the Treatment Advocacy Center

• 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

• 800-852-8336 for the Teen Line Peer Suicide Prevention 6-10 p.m.  or text TEEN to 839863

• 1-866-488-7386 for the Trevor Project LGBTQ suicide helpline

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