Man dies after jump from Jacksonville bridge, authorities say
This article was originally published February 11, 2013 at 12:35 p.m. Updated February 11, 2013 at 12:43 p.m.
LITTLE ROCK — Authorities say a man has died after jumping from an overpass and being hit by a vehicle on U.S. 67/167 in Jacksonville.
Arkansas State Police say it happened late Monday morning at the James Street overpass. Pulaski County Coroner Gerone Hobbs said the man died at the scene.
The Jacksonville Police Department said in a statement that officers are investigating "the reasoning behind the incident."
State police are reportedly working the accident, which was blocking the roadway at one point.
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