SYLMAR – A teen has died from injuries sustained after jumping off electrical power lines.
According to videographers on the scene, a teen was threatening to jump from an electric transmission tower in the 13600 block of Silver Oaks Drive around 3:30 p.m.
At some point, the boy jumped from the tower, but not into a rescue cushion that had been place by the rescuers, according to the department. He was transported to a trauma center for treatment of unknown injuries.
The victim reportedly died from his injuries at the hospital.
His identity is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.
If you or someone you know is in need of assistance and/or in a mental health crisis, L.A. County has a suicide hotline that can be accessed by dialing 9-8-8.