Authorities said the woman fell approximately 60 feet. According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, the woman was with a group of friends who were walking on the girders underneath the Foresthill Bridge, when she attempted to take a selfie and fell. The sheriff's office said walking on the girders is a violation of the law, and urged people to cross the bridge via the designated pathways.
Yesterday afternoon, a female and a group of her friends from the Sacramento area were walking on the girders underneath the Foresthill Bridge in violation of Placer County Code 12.04.190 and Penal Code 602. The female attempted to take a selfie and fell from the girders landing on the trail approximately 60 feet below. She was life-flighted to Sutter Roseville Medical Center and is expected to survive. The walkways under the Foresthill Bridge are closed for the protection of our residents and our community. Any trespassers found on the bridge will be cited. Be safe and tour the bridge from the sidewalks above. This young lady is very lucky to be alive and the consequences could have been worse for her, her friends and her family.
Posted by Placer County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, April 5, 2017
The woman, who was not identified by authorities, was airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities did not say if the woman would face charges.
This is the location on the catwalk where the female was on the girders and fell 60 feet below. You will be cited and or...
Posted by Placer County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, April 5, 2017
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