Police were called to Honicknowle Lane Overbridge just before 10pm on Saturday (7th July)
Police were notified of an unhappy looking male sat on the railings of Honicknowle Lane bridge over the A38 near Plymouth on Saturday.
When the police arrive, just after 10 pm he was on the right side of the railings, but when an office walked towards him, he jumped off the bridge and fell 10 metre onto the westbound A38 carriageway below, where he was struck by a number of passing vehicles and subsequently pronounced dead by paramedics.
The road was closed and a forensic examination of the scene took place.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident to contact them on 101 quoting log number 1228 07/07/2018.
“Disappointment” over North Devon funding settlement
There could be up to a five per cent drop in core spending power
Controversial Exeter road consultation to begin in the New Year
Drivers ‘rat-run’ through hospital to dodge Exeter road closure
Exeter care agency rated 'inadequate' and in special measures
Bosses at Horizon Care insist change
Raw sewage spews into Plymouth suburb estate and woods
Concerns raised for public health and wildlife in Woolwell
Councillor stands under trees to stop chainsaw massacre
Emergency preservation order now in place
