West Seattle traffic alert: Low bridge reopens after closure

3:48 PM: SDOT says the low bridge is closed right now because of “police activity.”

3:52 PM: And it’s now open again.

4:04 PM: According to Southwest Precinct commander Capt. Steve Wilske, the incident involved someone threatening suicide. He says, “The officers successfully talked him down.” (Every time we mention suicide, we also want to be sure you know about the 24/7 resource in our area, the Crisis Clinic hotline – 206-461-3222.)

3 Replies to "West Seattle traffic alert: Low bridge reopens after closure"

  • rachelle November 10, 2014 (5:12 pm)

    :( I was worried it may have something to do with that. Glad he rethought the decision.

  • G November 10, 2014 (6:28 pm)

    Was coming westward over bridge, and saw the patrol car on the eastbound side with lights on by railing…suspicions confirmed. Glad he didn’t do it. Life ain’t easy.

  • AJ November 11, 2014 (4:29 pm)

    That’s so sad. I’m glad the police got there in time to talk him out of it.

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