Feared Suicide Try Blocks Traffic
COSTA MESA — The California Highway Patrol shut down a section of the northbound San Diego Freeway near Bristol Street Wednesday night when a man apparently threatened to jump from a freeway overpass, police said.
A CHP dispatcher said a possible suicide attempt was reported in the area of Bristol Street and Anton Boulevard about 9:11 p.m.
Costa Mesa Police responded to the call and the man was brought to safety. The freeway was reopened more than 30 minutes later.
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