Man's 21st birthday bridge fall death 'accidental'

A man fell to his death from a bridge after getting drunk while celebrating his 21st birthday , an inquest has heard.

Jamie Bruce, of Exeter, had been drinking lager, cider and shots during a night out in the city. He climbed the railings of a bridge over the inner Exeter bypass when he fell on 20 June 2009.



His younger brother, Darren said: "He was drunk but I've seen him worse." The inquest was told Mr Bruce had fallen from a second-floor balcony three years previously after celebrating his 18th birthday.

Exeter Coroner Dr Elizabeth Earland recorded a verdict of accidental death.