<i>This is an early version story. Valley News is waiting for official responses from CHP who responded to the scene and took over the investigation.</i>
An unidentified person reportedly jumped from the Lilac Bridge in Bonsall on Saturday night, Dec. 28, causing a grisly scene that temporarily closed all lanes on Interstate 15 northbound.
According to Cal Fire PIO Capt. Cornette, at 10:58 pm they received a report that there was a person down on the northbound lanes of I-15 near West Lilac Rd. He said their crews confirmed obvious signs of death and the CHP took over the investigation.
Official reports from California Highway Patrol (CHP) have not been released as of yet.
Eyewitnesses on social media described a chaotic aftermath, stating the person struck a vehicle traveling below the bridge.
Authorities closed all lanes of northbound I-15 while emergency crews responded to the scene. Two lanes were reopened shortly, but delays persisted as investigators worked to clear the area.
No further details about the person’s identity or the condition of the driver whose car was struck were immediately available.
The Lilac Bridge, which spans Interstate 15 near Fallbrook, has been the site of previous incidents involving individuals jumping onto the freeway.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
If you or someone is feeling suicidal, you can call or text 988 for help.
For more information on the Lilac Bridge, go to: https://issuu.com/villagenewsinc/docs/sb_2024_fallbrook_final_lr page 102.
