"For eight hours on Friday, Interstate 5 at Del Mar Heights Road was closed, at times in both directions, as police talked with a suicidal man perched on a bridge above the freeway. And for miles around that spot, motorists endured a massive, extended transportation nightmare that slowed travel around the region. Social media posts captured some of the pain."
"San Diego police acknowledged the trouble the incident caused for motorists but said their main goal is to ensure the safety of everyone involved, including someone who may be looking to harm themselves. If a similar situation occurred again, officials said they'd respond the same way. This incident happened to occur at one of the busiest times and in a very inconvenient location for diverting traffic, police spokesperson Cesar Jimenez said"
Interstate 5 at Del Mar Heights Road was closed for eight hours while police negotiated with a suicidal man on a bridge above the freeway. The prolonged closure produced severe congestion for miles and trapped thousands of motorists, generating sanitation emergencies and extreme travel delays. Social media documented drivers urinating on the highway and children using plastic bags as toilets. Local residents criticized the lack of on-the-ground coordination and called for immediate ramp closures or controlled turnarounds. Some drivers abandoned planned trips after multi-hour delays. Police defended the operation, emphasizing safety and saying they would respond similarly in the future.
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