Teenage Girl Falls To Her Death Near Big Bear Dam

BIG BEAR, CA — An 18-year-old girl fell to her death from a bridge support structure near Big Bear Dam late Tuesday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department reported.

Shortly before 11:15 p.m., emergency responders were called to the scene near the dam at 37800 Big Bear Boulevard in Big Bear Lake in response to reports that a young woman had fallen from below the Highway 18 Bridge.

"When deputies arrived, they learned the female was under the Highway 18 Bridge with friends when she fell from the top of the support structure under the highway," according to reports from the Big Bear Sheriff's Station.

Deputies and Big Bear Fire Department first responders descended the hillside to where she had fallen, where her body was discovered at the bottom of the hill.

Big Bear Fire paramedics initiated lifesaving measures, but despite their efforts, she was pronounced deceased at the scene.

"Based on the preliminary investigation, there are no indications of suspicious circumstances surrounding the young woman's death," according to the report; however, the investigation remains open and ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Big Bear Sheriff Station at (909) 866-0100. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the We-Tip Hotline at (844) 909-3006 or text "REPORT" to (844) 909-3006.