A man died after falling from a drawbridge in Pompano Beach Saturday afternoon, the Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
No foul play is suspected, the Sheriff’s Office said. The Medical Examiner will conduct an autopsy.
The bridge at 3000 Northeast 14th street was stuck in the up position and closed in both directions while BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene detectives investigated, BSO said in a tweet a little after 5 p.m.
Deputies have not provided further details on how the man ended up falling from the bridge.
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The bridge at 3000 Northeast 14th Street in Pompano Beach is shut down in both directions due to a law enforcement investigation. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/aFlYzb0XPb— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) March 16, 2024
“Motorists are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes,” the tweet said.
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