Rooftopper Dies in Fall From City Bridge – 26 Years Old

A 26-year-old “rooftopper” died after falling from a bridge in Spain, an inquest has heard. Lewis Stevenson told a friend he was feeling sick before his body went limp and he fell from the 630ft-high Castilla La Mancha bridge on October 13, 2024.

Lewis Stevenson’s Death Ruled an Accident

The inquest, held by coroner Susan Evans, found that Stevenson was an “experienced free climber” who had scaled numerous large buildings, including skyscrapers in New York and hotel roofs in Mexico.

On October 13, Stevenson and a friend attempted to climb the bridge in Talavera de la Reina, Spain, without safety equipment, beginning by climbing up the central mast using the elevator rail. As they reached the first cables, Stevenson asked his friend to take the lead, stating he felt ill.

Moments later, Stevenson’s body went limp, and he fell from the bridge. The medical cause of death was determined to be blunt force head injuries and an uncontrolled descent from height.

“Happy and Ambitious”

Stevenson’s mother described him as “happy and ambitious,” stating, “Lewis was my boy, my world and my biggest achievement.”

She added that he was a “thrill seeker who loved to travel and have new experiences,” and that the family supported his adventures, including visits to Easter Island and Machu Picchu. While they didn’t fully agree with his climbing, they understood it was his passion.

“He knew his limits and never did anything beyond them,” his mother said. “He was a keen photographer and he did this all for passion, not as an influencer. There will forever be a hole in our hearts and life will not be the same again.”

Stevenson was known for sharing his “rooftopping” exploits on his Instagram page.