Chevy Chase Man Dead After Accidental Drowning: Police

BETHESDA, MD — A Chevy Chase man has drowned after jumping off the Spa Creek Bridge in Annapolis early Friday morning, authorities said.

Annapolis police have identified the man as 33-year-old John Grider. They have ruled his death an accidental drowning.

Officials believe Grider jumped off the bridge just before 1:30 a.m. on Friday. The U.S. Coast Guard, as well as the Annapolis and Anne Arundel County fire departments, responded to the scene and recovered his body.