Martin County Sheriff currently trying to deescalate person threatening to jump off Turnpike Overpass
Martin County, Fl (treasurecoast.com)- The Martin County Sheriff is currently trying to deescalate person threatening to jump off Turnpike Overpass.
This is what they said:
The Sheriff’s office reports it is currently working with a distraught individual threatening to jump off of the turnpike overpass near Palm City. As a result, we have been forced to shut down both north and southbound lanes of traffic on the turnpike, as well as a portion of 714, while this situation is being addressed.
MCSO’s behavioral health unit is on scene and will continue to work to deescalate the situation in hopes of bringing the man to safety.
