In April 2018, Detroit police responded to a man threatening to jump from an overpass on Interstate 696. Michigan State Police devised an unexpected plan, flagging down 13 semi-truck drivers to line up beneath the bridge, forming a “safety net” to reduce the man’s fall if he jumped.
13 Truck Drivers Turn Heads After Blocking Highway To Form ‘Safety Net’
The trucks stayed parked for several hours while negotiators worked. Eventually, the man was safely escorted to a hospital. Photos of the scene went viral after Michigan State Police tweeted them, thanking the truck drivers and reminding the public of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.