MENIFEE (CNS) – A pedestrian stood on the edge of an overpass above Interstate 215 in Menifee today, threatening to jump until police officers talked the person down.
The “jumper call” was received about 10:30 a.m. along the Newport Road overcrossing at southbound I-215, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Menifee police officers were first to reach the location and immediately shut down all southbound freeway lanes for public safety, as other personnel made contact with the suicidal individual.
Riverside County Fire Department crews also staged at the location in case the party required medical treatment.
About 11 a.m., Menifee police officers convinced the pedestrian to step away from the edge of the overpass, safely taking the person into custody.
The party was transported by ambulance to a hospital for further evaluation.
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