Man dies after jumping from I-95 overpass during traffic stop

Southbound lanes of I-95 closed during air rescue

Southbound lanes of Interstate 95 were closed at Hypoluxo Road after a man jumped from an overpass.

LANTANA, Fla. – A man died Thursday morning after jumping from an Interstate 95 overpass while running from a traffic stop, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Lt. Yanko Reyes said the man jumped off the I-95 overpass at Hypoluxo Road after troopers pulled him over.

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The man was airlifted to Delray Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

Southbound lanes of I-95 were closed for a short time during the air rescue.

The man's identity hasn't been revealed.

An investigation continues.


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