Person Died After Reportedly Jumping From Hatem Bridge: Police

Police said one person died after reportedly jumping from the Hatem Bridge.

Multiple agencies searched for a person who jumped from the bridge Saturday night, according to the Perryville Police Department. The Hatem Bridge connects Harford and Cecil counties via US 40 over the Susquehanna River.

The Susquehanna Hose Company reported that its crew was participating in the search around 9:45 p.m., along with medical services personnel from Havre de Grace and first responders from Perry Point, Port Deposit and Charlestown. A medevac was called to help too.

The individual was located and pronounced deceased, the Susquehanna Hose Company reported around 10:45 a.m.

Witnesses are asked to contact the Maryland Transportation Authority. The Hatem Bridge office for Maryland Transportation Authority Police is at 410-537-1147.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, the phone number of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 800-273-8255. More information is available at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center.

Harford County residents may call the 24/7 crisis hotline through the Klein Family Crisis Center at 800-NEXT-STEP (800-639-8783), which is operated by behavioral health professionals who can direct callers to behavioral health, mental health and addiction treatment resources.

The Perryville Police Department advised anyone in crisis to call 1-888-407-8018, which is the Eastern Shore Crisis Response hotline.