An example of freeway overpasses. A man in Fullerton was killed after he jumped from an overcrossing onto the 57 Freeway on Friday, January 12, 2018. Photo from Pixabay.
An example of freeway overpasses. A man in Fullerton was killed after he jumped from an overcrossing onto the 57 Freeway on Friday, January 12, 2018. Photo from Pixabay.

A man apparently jumped from an overcrossing onto the southbound Orange (57) freeway in Fullerton Friday and was killed, authorities said.

The man died at the scene about 9:10 a.m. at Yorba Linda Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Traffic was backed up as two southbound lanes were closed for an investigation.

There were no additional details about the death, his identity nor why the man may have taken his own life.

–City News Service

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