Woman dies after falling from Sunset Drive overpass onto Interstate 5 in Bellingham
A woman who fell from an overpass in Bellingham on Friday succumbed to her injuries despite life-saving efforts from first responders, according to Megan Peters with the Bellingham Police Department.
The unidentified woman fell from the East Sunset Drive overpass to Interstate 5 on Friday afternoon. The incident forced authorities to halt I-5 traffic at least partially for around three hours.
Whatcom Medical Examiner Deb Hollis said Wednesday the incident has been ruled a suicide.
This story was originally published January 22, 2024 at 1:30 PM.
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Jack Belcher
The Bellingham Herald