[image-1]Details are scarce, but Valley View police confirm that a man jumped off the I-480 overpass at 7:44 a.m. today.

The man has not yet been positively identified. Police are continuing to investigate. A spokesperson confirmed to Scene that the man died.

Witness reports on social media mention a man climbing the fence and falling onto Canal Road.

The bridge runs 212 feet above Valley View and Independence.

This article appears in Dec 14-20, 2016.

Eric Sandy is an award-winning Cleveland-based journalist. For a while, he was the managing editor of Scene. He now contributes jam band features every now and then.

35 replies on “A Man Jumped Off the Valley View Bridge This Morning”

  2. I was in the area today. Police rerouted motorists so sad that people get depressed this time of year.

  5. They need to do something about the fences on that bridge maybe make them taller maybe make them curl in but there’s like 3 or 4 people that jump off that bridge every year

  6. And its messed up because someone probably saw him climb the fence and no one even attempted to stop him or anything. And at that time the bridge is packed. Some people make me sick because someone could have stopped and tried to avoid him from jumping off the bridge.

  7. All the ignorant ass comments how about u dont know what that man is or was going threw. How about i just lost my husband who was in a terrible motorcycle crash he was tbe first ever love of my life and ive thought about death more than a dozen times. Until you know what someone is going threw dont ever judge someone. God forbid it ever happened to one of your family members. Ppl are so cruel. And this is why stuff like this happens bc of ignorant ppl like u who comment ignorant things. God bless that man and his family and friends. Xoxoxo from one grieving widow to another.

  8. I don’t think it matters how tall you make a fence on a bridge , people will always find a way to climb it .

    It’s just very sad this man decided to take his own life at this time of the year knowingly that he has touched so many others .

  10. May God keep each and everyone in their right mind.

    Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
    Veterans Suicide Hotline: 800-273-8255
    Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233

  12. It’s difficult this time of year…from losing a love one to just living. The day to day challenges turns unbearable. We must advocate more social services to assist those in need. My condolences to the family.

  13. My prayers to the family n friends when ppl make this chooses they need to realize many ppl get hurt from their actions .N never drag things on to allow a person to feel unloved unwanted or unappreciate Dont hold grudges or something over ones chooses n life .Life is to short

  14. My heart goes out to this man’s family and loved ones. I will keep them in prayer in their time of need.

  15. You never know what people are going through emotionally, and mentally. We need to care more about each other and support each other instead of tearing each other down.

  18. My dad committed suicide after the holidays 20 yrs ago…I will suffer for a lifetime. Prayers for his family

  19. He was only 19. I had just spoken to him about a half hr before this unforseen tragedy happened. There were absolutely NO signs of something like this happening. Prayers are with family especially during this holiday season.

  20. This was right next to my job, they blocked my station off and this was no laughing matter! I did not know this person or what he was going through but I’ve been sad all day! I prayed for him and his family! People do not commit suicide for no reason! Please be more sympathetic!
    God bless his poor soul!!

  21. He was from Texas and they had to call his parents to tell them their son was dead. I have a friend who actually worked that incident this morning. It’s just sad, instead of celebrating the holidays they will be burying their son.

  22. Imagine being a driver on the bridge and witnessing this incident. Or worse, being on the trail below. Decades ago, I saw a woman jump in front of a subway train. It’s something you never forget.

    December is a tough time for many people, especially if you’re alone. Been there. Not fun.

    Chuckles the Clown

  23. So sad that this person was in such a dark place he had to take his life Prayers to him and his family. This breaks my heart

  25. (shudders)….that bridge is really high up. I feel bad for the guy and anyone who had to witness his final act. I hope anyone reading this that is contemplating something like this knows that there are numbers you can dial to get help. There is always someone that cares and wants to help, you are never alone.

  30. For all who had to witness my grandson jump from the bridge, I am o sorry.We are so sad and can’t imagine what he was thinking. We love him very much and are trying to get him home. A GoFundMe set up to try to raise the money to bring him home to Texas and his grieving mother. Please help. It is GoFundMe bring David home. San Antonio. Thank-you

  31. Rest easy young man May God bless your soul and your family may Jesus carry them through there tome of grief and you you be at rest now

  32. His name is David. Please keep him in your PRAYERS and Prayers for all who find themselves in such a dark empty place may you find the light inside and the courage to Love yourself… In Jesus name Amen

  33. My sister was on her way to work that early morning, she called me and asked if I heard if anyone jumped the 480 bridge. She told me she drove passed his body lying on the ground, blood everywhere. By her seeing this, she told me that it really messed her up!!!!!! I felt so bad for her to have seen something like that, I couldn’t even imangine taking my life. For whatever reason he took his life, to me, that is a coward!!!! So many people out there fighting for their life to want to keep living and cannot, I pray for the family to get through this difficult time and may God Bless you all. I can’t say I feel sorry for him I feel sorry for all the people who witnessed and seen what this young man had done to innocent bystanders. Only GOD knows!!!!!

  35. I’m sorry for all who witnessed my sons horrifying end.Miss Amelia if you could talk to me please mam or get a message to your sister My name is Garry my # is 903-752-8719 I am Davids Father

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