The Shocking Story Behind This Normal Looking Selfie Reveals How Self-Centered We Are
With traffic stopped on the highway, naturally it was time for a selfie op! LA’s smiling denizens got out and took pictures of the apocalyptically jammed freeway behind them.
By Sadho Ram — 12 Apr 2014, 02:44 PM — Updated over 10 years ago
On 11 April, All Lanes On The 105 Freeway In LA (USA) Were Shut Down Due To A Man Threatening To Jump Off Of A Pedestrian Overpass
105 Freeway still shut down in Paramount as negotiation w/ man on bridge continues
Image via @KTLA via TwitterAll lanes of the 105 Freeway were closed in both directions from Paramount Boulevard and the 710 Freeway in the Paramount area because of a person apparently threatening to commit suicide by jumping onto the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A Spokesperson For The California Highway Patrol Said Officers Responded Around 5:30PM Local Time
If u r driving do not get the 105 e & w this man stopped the whole freeway by the paramount/Garfield exit
Image via @asshhbamm via twitterAuthorities negotiated with a man standing at an overpass, eventually convincing him not to jump. Traffic was blocked for three miles on the 105.
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105 Fwy is backed up all the way to 605 while authorities respond to man on ped bridge, @Sky5Tim reports
Image via @KTLA via twitterMotorists Stuck At A Stand Still Left Their Vehicles And Began Posing In Front Of The Traffic And Taking Selfies
In this image posted by Marcus Smith of KTLA, you can see a cluster of folks leaning in for a good group shot, as well as a man with his arm up in the air, getting a good angle on a selfie.
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While these folks were likely just documenting a rare view — a usually busy freeway with all cars stopped — the fact remains that it was because of a potentially tragic situation.
deathandtaxesmag.comThey Were Taking Pictures Right In Front Of A Man's Attempted Suicide. Pretty Sure You Can See The Man On The Fence Behind Them.
