The northbound lanes of the Pine Lake Avenue overpass were closed a time on Friday, April 3, 2015, as police talked a man down from jumping off the overpass.
LaPorte City Police said the 50-year-old man was sitting on the edge of the bridge with his legs dangling over the outer edge Friday evening at about 6 p.m. He told police he was depressed over several recent personal losses.
After officers spent time speaking with the man for some time, he agreed to come back over the rail and was assisted by officers. He was transported by EMS to IU Health LaPorte Hospital for further care.
LaPorte firefighters also assisted.