A man fell to his death off a highway bridge in Santee early today, causing major traffic delays on state Route 52 and surrounding roadways.
The apparent suicide on the westbound side of the East County highway at Mast Boulevard occurred around 8 a.m., according to the California Highway
Patrol.
A 911 caller reported to the CHP that the man parked a pickup on the Mast Boulevard bridge, got out and then jumped backwards off the overpass.
Another caller said he was on his knees with his hands stretched out before the fatal fall.
The county coroner’s office was asked to collect the body, the CHP reported.
Traffic backups were reported on nearby highways 125 and 67.
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I miss you man
I will be praying for his family and friends. I love and miss him.
Very very sad…. Why??? I know it’s generally more complicated than that, but the sadness of situations like this beg the question from a human stand point .
Thoughts and prayers to his loved ones.
I love you man, miss you already. It was too soon, wish I coulda been there for you.
Miss you bud! Fly high
Damn I just heard the news. You were just in the shop Thursday joking like you always did. I will miss you drew rest in paradise. Till we meet again brother.
Miss you brother.
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super miss you and love you,,,the whole family is gonna be there tomorrow…i know ill see your smiling kind face again….love big sis m