Deputies investigating reported sex assault after woman found on ground at park in Santa Clarita

SANTA CLARITA, Calif. (KABC) -- Sheriff's deputies in Santa Clarita are investigating a report of a sexual assault after a woman was found lying on the ground late Thursday night at a park.

According to a Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department spokesperson, deputies with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff's Station received a call about a sexual assault in progress around 11 p.m. at Skyline Ranch Park.

When deputies arrived, they found the woman lying helplessly on the ground next to a picnic table. She was sent to the hospital in an unknown condition.

Investigators said a man was detained at the scene, though further details weren't immediately available.

The incident remains under investigation. Meanwhile, parkgoers are being extra vigilant.

"Usually, I feel like you have to be very observant of your surroundings on a daily basis nowadays, but just knowing that it's very close by makes it a little more alarming," said a Canyon Country resident.

Many wondered about lights in the park at that hour. The city said the lights at the park go off at 10 p.m., which is when the park closes.

Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities.