A Mississippi Teen Left School and Jumped Off A Highway Bridge To Her Death

A Jackson, Mississippi high school student left school on Wednesday and walked to an interstate highway bridge, and jumped to her death. 

Rolling Out reports that video of the incident shows a bystander yelling at the 15-year-old student not to jump. The unidentified teen eventually jumped off the I-55 bridge and died. 

“The Jackson Public School District is deeply saddened by the recent death of a Murrah High School scholar,” Jackson Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Errick L. Greene’s said in a statement. “We extend our deepest condolences to the family, classmates, and to all Murrah High School team members.”

The school district implemented a “Mental Health Warmline” for students and teachers in the wake of the tragedy. The line is open every day from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.

“Specifically dedicated to assist families who are overwhelmed due to the challenges of virtual learning and pandemic stressors or those who need directions to resources,” the school said in a Facebook post.

Superintendent Greene posted a video Saturday encouraging students to reach out if they are experiencing any personal issues. 

“Please reach out to us,” he said. “There is nothing too big or too small that you can’t come to us about and that we wouldn’t be willing to help you with. So please do.”

Prayers to the teen and her family.