DVP Suicide – Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the death of a 33-year-old man who fell from Toronto’s Leaside Bridge onto the Don Valley Parkway (DVP).
According to the SIU, Toronto police were notified shortly after 2 p.m. on Saturday about a man standing on the bridge. When officers arrived, they saw him climbing over the railing. He then fell onto the southbound lanes of the DVP and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The SIU investigates incidents involving police that may result in death, serious injury, sexual assault, or the discharge of a firearm at a person. Its investigation will examine the circumstances surrounding the incident and the police response.
The information provided does not establish the man’s intentions or the full circumstances of his fall. Out of respect for his loved ones, avoid speculation and rely on confirmed updates from the SIU or other official sources.
If this story brings up thoughts of suicide or immediate distress, call or text 988 in Canada for support. In an immediate emergency, call 911.
