Traffic came to a standstill yesterday on the downtown connector northbound through Atlanta when authorities closed the interstate to respond to a person threatening to jump from an overpass. The situation was resolved safely, with the individual receiving help.
🚧 What Happened:
- Police closed all northbound lanes of the Downtown Connector during evening rush hour
- First responders successfully intervened and provided assistance to the person in crisis
- Traffic resumed Sunday evening.
💡 Between The Lines: These incidents require specialized crisis intervention techniques that prioritize the safety of the person in distress.
Key Term: Downtown Connector- In Atlanta, the downtown connector is the portion if Interstate running through Atlanta where I-85 and I-75 merge together…