Leaside Bridge Suicide – Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 33-year-old man in Toronto.
The SIU says Toronto police were notified shortly after 2 p.m. on Saturday about a man standing on Leaside Bridge. When officers arrived, they saw him climbing over the railing. He then fell onto the southbound lanes of the Don Valley Parkway 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 of the incident and the police response.
The information provided does not confirm the man’s intentions. Please avoid speculation and respect the privacy of his loved ones.
If this story has affected you or someone you know, call or text 988 in Canada for suicide-crisis support. For immediate danger, call 911
