The woman who took her life by jumping off the Foresthill Bridge Tuesday was the same woman who authorities persuaded off the edge just last month.

On Wednesday, Placer Sheriff’s released the identity of 51-year-old Nancy R. Tibbitts of Davis.

One witness reported seeing Tibbitts jump off the 730-foot-high bridge Tuesday at about 4:30 p.m. while another, who was walking on a nearby trail, reported seeing a body fall from above.

Others, who have declined to be named, say the woman was on the edge as they were driving by. They reported that she climbed over and paused before jumping from the bridge.

About a month ago on Sept. 15, Tibbitts stood on the outer edge of the Foresthill Bridge for three hours. Foresthill Road was closed during the duration of negotiations and traffic was diverted through the American River Canyon.

A Placer County Sheriff’s sergeant, along with deputies, negotiators and a law enforcement chaplain stood on top of the bridge on the dry, hot day talking to Tibbitts about what was bothering her and her options.

After three hours of discussion, Tibbitts climbed back over the railing.

At the time she was transported to a mental health facility to undergo an evaluation.

“She is the same person who went to the bridge Sept. 15,” said Dena Erwin, Placer Sheriff’s spokeswoman. “Our deputies were able to talk her back at that time but unfortunately she returned.”

Jenifer Gee can be reached at jeniferg@goldcountrymedia.com.