Man Jumps to Death on Texas Interstate

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Man Jumps to Death on Texas Interstate

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Bryan Rupp

Story Created: Jul 5, 2009 at 2:25 PM CST

Story Updated: Jul 5, 2009 at 2:25 PM CST

HOUSTON (AP) - A man who was speeding away from authorities struck a concrete wall and jumped to his death off a Houston highway exit ramp.

The Houston Chronicle reported that other drivers witnessed the incident early Sunday, July 5, 2009.

Officials did not identify the man but said he was under 30 and was driving a white BMW.

A Harris County deputy stopped the man for speeding around 10 a.m. after he entered a toll road. The man sped off and the deputy followed him to the southbound exit ramp to Interstate 45.

Officials say the man's vehicle struck a concrete retaining wall. As the deputy got closer, the suspect jumped over the structure.

(Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

Sunday, Jul 12 at 5:07 PM Denise *GreenEyes* wrote ...

R.I.P i will miss u we grew up together we lived in the same neighborhood u had just turned 21.he was a good friend and some one who could always put a smile on your face.i hope nothing like this happens to ne one and then go on the internet just to feel closer to your friend and see these random people who didnt even know the person talk so much mess about them like if they knew him or how he was i mean he passed away its not like he can defend himself from yall. have some respect!luv u tan

Saturday, Jul 11 at 6:09 PM youshouldtryittoo wrote ...

anonymous maybe you should try it too

Thursday, Jul 9 at 8:39 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Sounds like the police are actually at fault. I think his family should sue Harris County.

Sunday, Jul 5 at 5:10 PM 1984NDN wrote ...

Sounds like a very bright fella!

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