RHINEBECK, N.Y. — A woman died Monday morning after jumping off the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge in the town, authorities said.
Trooper A.J. Hicks of Troop K in Poughkeepsie said the incident happened at about 10 a.m. Monday, April 1.
Hicks said the jumper was initially taken to HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston. He declined to provide any additional information pending notification of the victim’s family.
Hicks said traffic on the bridge was slowed until about noon as search efforts were underway and to allow for a tow truck to remove the victim’s vehicle.
A spokesperson for the New York State Bridge Authority confirmed that the jump was fatal but referred all questions to state police.
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• National Suicide Hotline, 988.
• In Ulster County: Family of Woodstock Crisis Hotline, (845) 338-2370 or (845) 679-2485 (also accepts texts)
• In Dutchess County: 24-hour helpline, (845) 485-9700.
