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VIDEO: NJ state trooper rescues suicidal 39-year-old from overpass in Union County

HILLSIDE TOWNSHIP, NJ (Union County) –  A New Jersey State Trooper last week rescued a suicidal man attempting to jump from an overpass on Interstate 78 in Hillside Township.

On March 2, at 6:31 p.m., Trooper Luckenson Noel responded to the Ramsey Avenue overpass on Interstate 78 for the report of person sitting on the guardrail, state police said.

When Tpr. Noel arrived, he made contact with a 39-year-old man in a state of emotional distress who was contemplating jumping to take his own life. Immediately attempting to build trust and calm the situation, Tpr. Noel started talking, knowing what he was going to say could mean the difference between life and death, state police said.

Tpr. Noel quickly shared some of his life story while building rapport with the man, giving him the vision to see how his family loved him and that he had a lot to live for. Listening, the man agreed and Tpr. Noel helped him off the guardrail, state police said.

With the assistance of EMS and the Hillside Police Department, he was transported to an area hospital for further treatment, state police said.

“We urge anyone experiencing a crisis that seems too much to bear to contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or go to www.suicidepeventionlifeline.org,” state police said.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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