i-5 Suicide – Death: Unidentified Individual Jumped from Freeway and Passed Away, Interstate 5 Northbound Shut Down Between San Diego and Del Mar

 Authorities are looking into a fatality that occurred after someone jumped from the Del Mar Heights Bridge on Interstate 5 on Friday, leading to a complete closure of the lanes heading north.

The event took place at approximately 12:45 p.m. close to the exit for Del Mar Heights Road, as reported by the San Diego Police Department (SDPD). Law enforcement confirmed that officers were dispatched to the situation on the overpass, which resulted in the blockage of all northern lanes of I-5 in that vicinity.

Traffic Impact:

The entire northbound lanes at the Del Mar Heights Road exit are currently shut down.

Vehicles heading north are being redirected off at Del Mar Heights Road.

Major delays are anticipated while officials continue their investigation.

The SDPD along with Caltrans/CHP has recommended that drivers look for alternative routes while the highway remains closed. Further information about the individual's identity or the details of the incident has not been made available.

A representative from the SDPD expressed gratitude to the community for their understanding while emergency personnel and investigators are present at the location.

Drivers are encouraged to stay updated on traffic conditions prior to passing through the area, as the timeline for reopening the northbound I-5 has not yet been established.