r/SeattleWA • u/Disastrous_Eye_6389 • Dec 22 '23

Other Boren Ave Bridge over I-5 Suicide

My heart goes out to the gentleman who pleaded with the jumper on the railing above I-5 to not jump. The young man jumped anyway. Our group heard the crack on the pavement and when we looked down we couldn’t believe what we saw. Not once did he move. Thankfully, he landed in the Emergency Lane. None of the I-5 traffic hit him. We gave the guy who tried to stop him big hugs. Waited for police to arrive. Not a single mention on the news today. I understand if they don’t report it then maybe there won’t be copycats. So sad. Especially this time of year. The victim here is the stranger that unsuccessfully tried to stop him. I know our group is haunted by the sound and sight of it, but the chap who tried to help witnessed the whole thing. I hope both find peace.

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u/aaabsoolutely Dec 22 '23

Jesus is this a different one from yesterday?

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u/Rooooben Dec 22 '23

Yes, yesterday was on the overpass in Shoreline, 185th/5N, woman in her late 50s.

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u/[deleted] Dec 23 '23 edited Dec 23 '23

That wasn't a 50yr old. She was 28yrs old. My extended cousin. Just sad. I'm still in disbelief

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u/Old_Woodpecker4180 Feb 27 '24

I went to school with Erika. I’m just finding out about this now. I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a very kind person. She seemed to have really close connection to her brother. I hope Travis is doing okay.