MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE, USA – SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 Desperate man decided to solve his difficult life situation with the worst possible solution. He threw himself from the highway overpass over the I-240, near the intersection with East McLemore Avenue. He calculated the jump so that he would land directly under a moving truck, which crushed him. The highway had to be closed for several hours.
If you’re thinking about suicide, please stop and recognize that your pain is not permanent, but this step would be. It may feel like there’s no other way, but there is hope, even if it’s hard to see right now. Your feelings are temporary, and with help, they can pass.
Talking about what you're going through might feel difficult, but it’s the first step toward healing. Don’t turn away from the people who want to support you. Life can offer more than what you're feeling right now, and the pain doesn't have to last forever. You deserve help, and it’s available.
If you need immediate help, please contact a helpline.
