Jumper's Body Recovered Near Driscoll Bridge Along Garden State Parkway: Njsp

The body of a man who jumped off the Garden State Parkway's Driscoll Bridge was recovered from the Raritan River, authorities said.

Perth Amboy Fire Rescue
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Jon Craig

07/31/2023 2:50 p.m.

Troopers were advised of a motorist stopped on the parkway northbound at MP 127.5 in Woodbridge at 6:55 a.m. Monday, July 31, New Jersey State Police said.

As police arrived, a man exited the vehicle and jumped over the side of the bridge, State Police said.

Perth Amboy Police Department Marine Unit arrived and recovered the man who was pronounced dead, police said.

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