If you were unlucky enough to be driving the 55 freeway through Orange last evening, you probably found yourself in a parking lot far worse than a normal Monday rush hour. The gridlock was apparently caused by a suicidal individual threatening to jump from a bridge near Chapman Ave, resulting in a closure of the freeway in both directions. The mess was so bad that motorists were driving the wrong way down off ramps to take alternate routes.
Unfortunately, I was stuck in the mess too. Originally, I thought it was just due to early escapees trying to get home from work for Halloween celebrations. It wasn’t until later that I learned the real reason for the traffic jam.
Hopefully all is well with the jumper and they get the help they need.
