Man dies after apparent jump from the Route 89 bridge in Spring Valley – Shaw Local
Spring Valley and Standard firefighters responded to a water rescue along the boat ramp on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the Spring Valley Boat Club in Spring Valley. (Scott Anderson)
A man found Thursday in the Illinois River near Spring Valley after a passerby saw him jump from the ledge of the Route 89 bridge died after arriving to the hospital.
The man was taken by ambulance to OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Peru after rescuers in boats discovered him from the water. Putnam County Sheriff Josh Boedigheimer said resuscitation efforts were in progress when the victim was taken by ambulance destined for the hospital. Boedigheimer said the man died shortly after his arrival at OSF.
The sheriff said at 5:11 p.m. Thursday a passerby saw the man get out of his vehicle and jump from the ledge of the bridge. The act appeared to be intentional, Boedigheimer said.
First responders from at least seven police, EMS and rescue teams assembled at the Spring Valley Boat Club during the rescue.
The death remains under investigation and the La Salle County Coroner’s Office is expected to release any further information.
Dozens of first responders respond for a water rescue along the boat ramp on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at the Spring Valley Boat Club. (Scott Anderson)
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