UPDATED: 3:06 p.m., Tuesday:
Below is a statement from the Burlington County Bridge Commission Police Department:
Burlington County Bridge Police Department were alerted that someone had left their vehicle mid-span and possibly went over the railing into the Delaware River. Officers Phillip Landell and Rodney Hubbs immediately responded and located the abandoned Hyundai vehicle. A search of the below waters revealed the woman who appeared unconscious and moving with the river’s tide. At that point, various departments with a boat were contacted to respond and assist.
The Croydon Fire Department responded to the scene with a boat and was able to locate the body. They transported her to the New Jersey side, as it is home to the rescue team, where members of the Tri-Boro First Aid Squad attempted to render medical aid however they were unsuccessful.The Burlington County Medical Examiners subsequently responded and pronounced the woman deceased at 11:25 a.m.
Witnesses indicated that the 67-year-old woman from Levittown stopped her vehicle on the bridge. She immediately exited her car and climbed over the railing. Upon reaching the outer side of the railing, she let go with both hands a fell into Delaware River.
The victim’s family had been tracking her via cellphone when she was not answering their calls. Family members came to the scene and notification of the death was made by the Burlington County Bridge Police Officers.
Advertisements
Original Story:
The woman pulled from the Delaware River after jumping from the Burlington-Bristol Bridge was pronounced dead.
People with knowledge of the incident confirmed the woman’s death. The Burlington County Bridge Commission Police Department did not release further details on the incident.
Advertisements
The woman jumped from the bridge deck to the Delaware River below around 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
Area firefighters used a boat to pull the woman from the water. At that time, she was reported to be unconscious.
The bridge was closed for a short time during the incident.
Advertisements
The America Hose, Hook and Ladder, Cornwells, Croydon, and Union fire companies responded along with the Bucks County Rescue Squad and New Jersey emergency crews.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, the National Crisis Line can be reached day or night at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Bucks County also operates an around-the-clock crisis line at 1-800-499-7455.
Report a correction via email | Editorial standards and policies
