Crime & Safety

I-355 Bridge Jumper Dies In Lemont: Police

A man has died after jumping off the I-355 bridge in Lemont Thursday morning.

LEMONT, IL — A man jumped from the I-355 bridge in Lemont at 8:23 a.m. Thursday, according to Illinois State Police. Police said preliminary investigation has indicated that a male jumped from the bridge near mile marker 10.0 and landed on the pavement below. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The man was identified as 33-year-old Daniel Shaffer of Warrenville, who was witnessed jumping off of the bridge, according to the Will County coroner.


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