Man reportedly jumps to his death from bridge on Central Coast highway

Editor’s note: This story discusses suicide. Call or text the Central Coast Hotline at 800-783-0607 if you are thinking of hurting yourself for 24-7 assistance.

A man reportedly jumped to his death Sunday from the Cold Spring Canyon Arch Bridge on Highway 154 in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Santa Barbara County firefighters and other emergency personnel responded shortly after 11 a.m. to Stagecoach Road, below the bridge, where they found a 20-year-old man dead on the roadway, according to fire Capt. Scott Safechuck.

A short time earlier, the California Highway Patrol reportedly received a report of a man on the bridge, and responded to the scene.

Two motorcyclists provided traffic control on Stagecoach Road until first responders arrived, Safechuck said.

Additional information, including the man’s name, was not available.

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How to get help

If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a hotline for individuals in crisis or for those looking to help someone else. To speak with a certified listener, call 988.

You can also call or text the Central Coast Hotline at 800-783-0607 for 24-7 assistance. To learn the warning signs of suicide, visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

This story was originally published November 5, 2023 at 8:41 PM.