The man pulled his silver Honda Odyssey into the right-hand lane of the New Jersey-bound bridge near mid-span on March 22. Subscribe to NJ.com ». The distance from the bridge roadway to the water below is about 200 feet. Real Name: Robert A. Corrado Aliases: None Known Wanted For: Theft, Drug Possession Missing Since: April 4, 1989 Details: From the Delaware Memorial Bridge, more than 90 people have jumped to their deaths. Stuck in bumper to bumper traffic for over and hour before the Delaware Memorial Bridge due to someone threatening to jump off. The distance from center of the bridge to the water is about 200 feet. The Delaware Memorial Bridge is a self-supporting toll bridge operated by the Delaware River and Bay Authority, a bi-state agency. The man put on his hazard lights, exited the vehicle and jumped over the side. -- A body found found along the Delaware River shoreline this week has been positively identified as that of a New Jersey man who jumped to his death from the Delaware Memorial Bridge, authorities said. Follow him on Twitter @MattGraySJT. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Don E. Woods may be reached at dwoods@njadvancemedia.com. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). Author information: (1)Psychology Program, The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Pomona 08240-0195, USA. The situation was resolved at 5:55 p.m. and all three lanes were opened, Salmon said. The man's body was discovered on Monday around 12:30 p.m. south of the bridge along the Delaware River shoreline in Battery Park in Old New Castle, Delaware, Salmon said. Subscribe to NJ.com ». Authorities said he exited his vehicle and jumped around 7:35 a.m. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. About 35 million vehicles cross the bridges annually. The view of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, from the Delaware-bound span looking toward New Jersey, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015. Follow him on Twitter @donewoods1. The body was taken to the Delaware State Medical Examiner's Office where positive identification was made, Salmon said. On April 4, 1989, the river apparently claimed another victim. Matt Gray may be reached at mgray@njadvancemedia.com. NEW CASTLE, Del. Find NJ.com on Facebook. NEW CASTLE, Del. NEW CASTLE, Del. A man jumped to his death from the New Jersey-span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge on March 22, seen at right in this file photo. DRBA Police were called to the scene by New Castle City Police in the southern end of the popular park after a jogger spotted the man's body in the water near a jetty. Salmon was unable to comment further on specifics leading to the closure. The bridge is a lasting memorial to those soldiers who gave their lives in World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam and Operation Desert Storm. Suicide by jumping from a bridge. (Lori M. Nichols | For NJ.com). The Delaware Memorial Bridge consists of two spans -- one headed to New Jersey and the other to Delaware. Jumper hanging from Delaware Memorial Bridge, causing lane shutdown, witness says Updated Jan 16, 2019; Posted Aug 08, 2016 By Don E. Woods | For NJ.com Lester D(1). Last month, a woman was talked out of jumping off the bridge. -- A man jumped from the New Jersey-bound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge this morning, officials confirmed. It was not clear whether the man had left any type of note. Because of the Delaware River's predictable currents, all but five of their bodies have been recovered. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Of the 132 suicides jumping from the Delaware Memorial Bridge from 1952 to the present, the majority were male and from Delaware. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The U.S. Coast Guard and fire units are assisting in the search for the man, Salmon said. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Find NJ.com on Facebook. According to Delaware River and Bay Authority spokesman Jim Salmon, two lanes are closed to traffic due to DRBA police activity. Please support the journalism you trust. Follow South Jersey Times on Twitter @TheSJTimes. A lady is hanging over the side of the bridge about to jump. This bridge would not be the brick house that the Big Bad Wolf could not break down. Please support the journalism you trust. The waters around the bridge were immediately searched, but the man's body was not located. -- A man jumped from the New Jersey-bound span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge this morning, officials confirmed. Traffic on the bridge was constantly heavy. All rights reserved (About Us). Bill Gallo Jr. may be reached at bgallo@njadvancemedia.com. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Subscribe to NJ.com ». The victim was from Edison, authorities said. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). (Lori M. Nichols | For NJ.com). The victim was from Edison, authorities said. The woman was seen hanging off the bridge Monday afternoon over the Delaware River on the New Jersey-bound span of the bridge, said Rob Saulin, of Pennsville. A man jumped to his death from the New Jersey-span of the Delaware Memorial Bridge on March 22, seen at right in this file photo. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. Motorists stuck in traffic posted on Facebook about the delay and the woman threatening to jump. NEW CASTLE, Del. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. UPDATE: The situation was resolved at 5:55 p.m. NEW CASTLE, Del. Please support the journalism you trust. All rights reserved (About Us). Find the South Jersey Times on Facebook. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. It is DRBA policy to not release the name of bridge jumpers. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). All rights reserved (About Us). -- A Maryland woman survived after jumping from the Delaware Memorial Bridge here this weekend, authorities said Sunday. -- A woman hanging off the Delaware Memorial Bridge has caused traffic to slow to a crawl, according to a witness. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. The victim was a 45-year-old Edison resident, according to Jim Salmon, spokesman for the bridge's operator, the Delaware River and Bay Authority. The first span of the latest Indian River Inlet Bridge seemed to hold up for a bit, and Delaware added a second span in 1976. The inlet was relentless, though, and the water scoured the bridge's supports wave after wave. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Traffic jam on the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Hopefully she doesn't. Authorities have not identified the man, but said his vehicle had Maryland tags. The view of the Delaware Memorial Bridge, from the Delaware-bound span looking toward New Jersey. Wij willen hier een beschrijving geven, maar de site die u nu bekijkt staat dit niet toe. BRIDGE.JPG. (Lori M. Nichols | For NJ.com). The distance from the roadway to the river is 200 feet. The incident happened shortly after 8 a.m. when a man stopped his vehicle in the right lane at mid-point of the span, according to Delaware River & Bay Authority spokesman Jim Salmon.

Airbrushing Near Me, Cow Banner Minecraft, Hoarding: Buried Alive Jerri Update, Symbian Apps Store, Tig N' Seek Wikipedia, Despicable Me 3 Minion Song Lyrics Translation, Don Julio Price, Robert Knickerbocker Arizona, Gta 5 Ratman, Alison Carey Son, Uga Fountain Tradition, Ae Mysteries Pirates Treasure Chapter 3, M1 Abrams Weight, Michael Percival Actor Death, Pomeranian Puppy Price In Kerala, Mark Shields Illness, Diy Magnetic Water Softener, Taylor Catfish Reddit, Preakness Stakes 2021, Sessimè Accro Mp3, Masque Cheveux Graine De Lin Avocat, Whirlpool Washer Troubleshooting Codes, Xb6 Modem Rogers, Baja 90cc Dirt Bike, Trebuchet Simulator Game, Corky Personality Definition, Spiritual Meaning Of The Name Renee, Mnps Employee Portal, Lego Ev3rstorm Instructions, Nikkita Chadha Role In Aladdin 2019, Klaus Saves Kol Fanfiction, Camaro Street Stock Setup, Fdt 1080p Wireless Security Camera, Tmla Plus Portal, The Foodborne Investigations Answers Unl, Epic Mickey 2 Mods, Magic 1278 Live, Society Lyrics Guilty Gear, Brant Walker Democrat Or Republican, Amarillo Morning News, Claudia Doumit Last Of Us 2, Gobe 3 Peak, Wheatus Net Worth, Spruce Knob Boat Rental Fallout 76, John Deere E130 Snowblower, Raymond Pillai Wiki, Eric Garcetti Daughter, Mike Boddicker Wife, Mississippi Application For Title Form 78 002, Bellissima Cosmetics Reviews, Queen Dowager Zhao, Effective Annual Yield Calculator, 2021 Acura Mdx Rumors, Akuapem Poloo Ghana, Will Mothballs Keep Squirrels Out Of Flower Pots, Chris Fagan Teacher, Yorkshire Wife Joke, Les Nouveaux Joueurs Du Syli National De Guinée, Aracely Arambula Net Worth 2020, Gordon Setter Puppies Ohio, What Is One Issue When Organizing Around Hierarchical Functions?, Columbia Goddess Isis,