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34-year-old woman found on bridge dies in hospital

THUNDER BAY -- A 34-year-old woman found unconscious on the Pacific Ave. Bridge was pronounced dead in hospital on Friday night. Emergency services responded to a passerby's call at 10 p.m..
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Police closed the Pacific Avenue bridge Friday night as they investigated the sudden death of a 34-year-old woman. (Matt Vis, tbnewswatch.com)

THUNDER BAY -- A 34-year-old woman found unconscious on the Pacific Ave. Bridge was pronounced dead in hospital on Friday night. 

Emergency services responded to a passerby's call at 10 p.m..that a woman was discovered atop the bridge that connects the East End with Simpson Street. Thunder Bay Police Service officers attempted life-saving procedures at the scene but were unable to save her life.  

Police say there's no indication the woman was struck by a vehicle on the bridge but it's not yet clear whether violence, drugs or alcohol were factors in her death. 

A press release was issued Saturday morning calling on anyone who has information regarding this matter please contact Thunder Bay Police Criminal Investigations Branch.

The investigation is ongoing and a post-mortem examination is scheduled for Monday. 

 





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