dearJulius.com

A man tried to jump off a Detroit overpass. Then 13 truckers saved him.

A line of 13 trucks with assistance from Michigan State Police, created a wall on the I-696 freeway to prevent a man from jumping off the overpass.


By Brandon Patterson and Brian Manzullo, USA TODAY
DETROIT

While you were sleeping, a unique act of heroism took place overnight along I-696 in metro Detroit.

A line of 13 trucks with assistance from Michigan State Police, created a wall on the I-696 freeway near the Coolidge exit to prevent a man from jumping off the overpass.

Chris Harrison, who claims to have been part of the "trucker wall" in a Facebook post on the Twisted Truckers page, said the act of heroism took place between 1 and 3 a.m. Tuesday, starting with one truck.

Harrison, in replying to other Facebook users, said the cops waved 6 or 7 of the truckers through on the eastbound side of the freeway, then did the same thing on the westbound side.

Take a look at this photo to see the finished result.

Due to the joint effort, the man was reportedly talked down from the edge.

Harrison said the highway patrolman walked to each truck, shook the truckers hand and thanked each member for their contribution.

If you or a loved one is experiencing distress and/or depression, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline immediately at 1-800-273-8255, available 24 hours a day.

Follow Brandon Patterson on Twitter: @iAmBrandonPatt.

COMMENTS





Note: If you think this story need more information or correction, feel free to comment below your opinion and reaction.
Name

Offbeat,987,
ltr
item
Diverse News: A man tried to jump off a Detroit overpass. Then 13 truckers saved him.
A man tried to jump off a Detroit overpass. Then 13 truckers saved him.
A line of 13 trucks with assistance from Michigan State Police, created a wall on the I-696 freeway to prevent a man from jumping off the overpass.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIo3rIowZjm-EQH6GnnbBCPdiD_YzSjHlLFG8gcqJbK5OqWbnl-UPtB5VaiqnSw0Txq4vqxqaHss04BXrlxgZaFkgeKC5sQ4ZORrm80otF8xXI1J30wLbrM4sG15_rXnhKoWrv7DyZu4/s1600/3.jpg
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdIo3rIowZjm-EQH6GnnbBCPdiD_YzSjHlLFG8gcqJbK5OqWbnl-UPtB5VaiqnSw0Txq4vqxqaHss04BXrlxgZaFkgeKC5sQ4ZORrm80otF8xXI1J30wLbrM4sG15_rXnhKoWrv7DyZu4/s72-c/3.jpg
Diverse News
https://diverse.dailynewsview.com/2018/04/a-man-tried-to-jump-off-detroit.html
https://diverse.dailynewsview.com/
https://diverse.dailynewsview.com/
https://diverse.dailynewsview.com/2018/04/a-man-tried-to-jump-off-detroit.html
true
5041177656714049300
UTF-8
Loaded All Posts Not found any posts VIEW ALL Read More Reply Cancel reply Delete By Home PAGES POSTS View All RECOMMENDED FOR YOU LABEL ARCHIVE SEARCH ALL POSTS Not found any post match with your request Back Home Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat January February March April May June July August September October November December Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec just now 1 minute ago $$1$$ minutes ago 1 hour ago $$1$$ hours ago Yesterday $$1$$ days ago $$1$$ weeks ago more than 5 weeks ago Followers Follow THIS PREMIUM CONTENT IS LOCKED STEP 1: Share. STEP 2: Click the link you shared to unlock Copy All Code Select All Code All codes were copied to your clipboard Can not copy the codes / texts, please press [CTRL]+[C] (or CMD+C with Mac) to copy