Woman Jumps From Overpass Onto I-5 Near Tumwater

TUMWATER, WA - A 58-year-old woman from Olympia died after jumping off an overpass onto I-5 Wednesday afternoon, according to Washington State Patrol. The woman jumped from the Custer Way overpass onto the southbound lanes of I-5. She was hit by a car after jumping, police said.

The driver of the car that hit the woman, a 34-year-old man from Wenatchee, was not hurt during the crash.

State police ruled the accident a suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, there are a number of resources available to help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline operates 24-7 and can be reached at 1-800-273-8255.

Thurston County operates a youth suicide hotline at 360-586-2777; and the number for suicide prevention in Pierce County is 1-800-576-7764.

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