NYPD Officers Save Suicidal Woman From LIE Overpass

Two NYPD officers on their way to work on Tuesday came to the rescue of a despondent woman who was attempting to commit suicide by jumping off an overpass on the Long Island Expressway.

The NYPD released details of the heroic actions of Officer Ryan and Officer Grosso in a Facebook post on Friday.

Ryan and Grosso were traveling together on the LIE on their way to work Tuesday at the 115th Precinct in Queens when they were alerted to the actions of the woman.

As the officers’ vehicle approached Patchogue-Holbrook Road in Holbrook, they both noticed a young woman climbing onto the railing of the overpass. The officers quickly stopped, identified themselves, and engaged her in conversation.

As Grasso continued speaking with her, Ryan stopped a passing vehicle and told the occupants to call 911. While Grasso talked with the young woman, both officers were able to physically move the woman to safety until Suffolk County Police arrived and were able to bring her to the hospital.

Photo via NYPD: Officer Ryan (L) and Officer Grasso