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Friday's lane closures on El Camino Real due to suicide

Original post made on Mar 19, 2018

A prolonged partial closure of El Camino Real on Friday afternoon was due to a suicide at a nearby apartment building, according to Mountain View police officials.

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Posted by My body, My choice
a resident of Martens-Carmelita
on Mar 19, 2018 at 3:12 pm

Why can't we provide civilized ways for people to end their lives. I don't recall signing a contract when I was born where I promised to live to the end of my natural life, regardless of what suffering I might endure. This person worked up the courage to choose peace over suffering. My condolences to those that might have cared about this person, or were dependent upon them.


Posted by Baffled
a resident of another community
on Mar 19, 2018 at 3:56 pm

Why did they need to close the road, let alone 2 lanes? What apartment building was involved? Was it on the Bay Side of El Camino?


Posted by DomusResident
a resident of Another Mountain View Neighborhood
on Mar 19, 2018 at 9:24 pm

DomusResident is a registered user.

@Baffled
The lanes on El Camino was closed because the body was by the curb at the edge of the road.


Posted by psr
a resident of The Crossings
on Mar 20, 2018 at 9:45 am

psr is a registered user.

@My Body

I understand your opinion, but that is a slippery slope. People who are mentally compromised aren't really able to make that kind of decision. I would rather he had gotten the help he needed.

No matter what, it's very sad.


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