Suicide Suspected After Woman Plunges From Bridge Onto I-10 Freeway In Indio

INDIO, CA — A woman who died over the holiday weekend after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 10 in Indio was identified as a Los Angeles resident.

Denise Madril, 55, was struck at 4:33 p.m. Friday on the eastbound side of the freeway at Golf Center Parkway, according to the Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner's Bureau. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A preliminary investigation by the California Highway Patrol indicates Madril jumped from the Golf Center Parkway bridge onto the freeway.

In a GoFundMe page for the family, the poster with the last name of Madril shared, "In times like this, we're often faced with the challenge of understanding events that seem beyond comprehension. My grandma sister Denise Madril !!! died by committing suicide and has brought forth a wave of grief and reflection. It underscores the silent battles many individuals face daily. This moment calls for a renewed focus on mental health awareness, urging us to recognize the hidden struggles within our communities and ourselves. The circumstances surrounding this tragedy highlight the pressures and burdens that can drive individuals to desperate measures."

If you are struggling or know someone who is, contact the National Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988. The hotline provides confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across the United States.