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Fatality in Ashland Trespasser struck

On December 14, 2015 at approximately 5:30pm Transit Police officers received a radio call to respond to Ashland for a report of a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Ashland Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: in the vicinity of Cherry Street and Tilton Avenue in Ashland a female, approx. age 30s, while trespassing on the right of way was struck by an inbound MBTA Commuter Rail train. The female was pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives along with representatives of the Middlesex District Attorneys Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Transit Police confirm fatality in Newton Trespasser struck

Death Investigation

On September 16, 2016 at approximately 8:45pm Transit Police along with Newton Fire and EMS responded Newtonville Commuter Rail for a report of a person struck by a train. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: in the vicinity of the West Newton off ramp in Newtonville, a male approximately in his teens, while trespassing on the inbound track was struck by a MBTA Worcester branch Commuter Rail train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives and representatives from the Middlesex District Attorneys Office are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com
 

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Confirmed Fatality Brockton CR

Death Investigation

On February 18, 2016 at approximately 7:15am Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTAs Brockton Commuter Rail station for a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units along with Brockton Fire and EMS responded. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, approximate age of 75, while walking over the Middleborough Line crossing within the station was struck by an outbound commuter rail train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Preliminary investigation suggests the crossing warning system, to includes flashing lights and horn activation, were working properly and engaged at time of incident.

There were 37 passengers on board who were transferred to a Brockton Area Transit bus.

The facts and circumstances surrounding the incident is under active investigation by Transit Police detectives along with representatives from the Plymouth County DAs Office. Foul play is NOT suspected.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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TPD confirms fatality at Park St Somerville grade crossing

Death Investigation

UPDATE ************UPDATE 08/29/16

The victim has been identified as Jean Leonard, 31 years of age, with a last known address in Cambridge. NO FURTHER UPDATES.

On August 28, 2016 at approximately 1:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to the vicinity of Park Street in Somerville for a possible person struck by a Commuter Rail train. Multiple TPD units responded along with Somerville Fire and EMS.  Preliminary information from Transit Police personnel on scene suggest the following : Park Street grade crossing in Somerville, a bicyclist went through the fully functioning gates, which were in the down position for an approaching outbound Fitchburg Line train. The bicyclist, a male approximately 25 to 30 years of age, continued onto the right of way and was struck by the aforementioned train. The bicyclist was pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives along with representatives of the Middlesex DAs Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

No further updates will be disseminated today 08/28/2016.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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TPD confirm fatality in Holbrook trespasser struck

On May 8, 2016 at approximately 8:30PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to Holbrook for a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Holbrook Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a 23 year old male, in the vicinity of  the Union Street grade crossing in Holbrook, while trespassing on the inbound track was struck by a Middleboro Line train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives and representatives from the Norfolk County DAs Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is not suspected.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Fatality in Attleboro Trespasser struck

Death Investigation

On December 24, 2016 at approximately 10PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call for a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train in Attleboro.

 Multiple Transit Police units, along with Attleboro Fire and EMS responded. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information : at approximately 10PM a male, approximate age of 30s, while trespassing on Track 1 was struck by an outbound MBTA Commuter Rail train in the vicinity of 700 South Main Street in Attleboro. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police Detectives along with representatives from the Bristol County DAs Office are investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.

NO further updates.

all media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Accident results in fatality in Holbrook

Death Investigation

On January 1, 2017 at approximately 1:20PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to Holbrook for a vehicle possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. Multiple TPD units responded along with Holbrook Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information : in the vicinity of Union and Water Streets in Holbrook a motor vehicle, being operated by a 63 year old male, was struck by an inbound Middleboro MBTA Commuter Rail train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. A preliminary investigation suggests the motor vehicle was attempting to drive around the crossing gates when the incident occurred.  The gates were fully functional and in the down position. No foul play suspected. The incident remains under investigation by Transit Police detectives and representatives of the Norfolk County DAs Office.

Approximately 42 passengers were on board the train when the incident occurred. The incident did impact service. No other occupants were in the vehicle.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Confirmed Fatality Endicott Station

Death Investigation

On February 2, 2016 at approximately 4:20pm Transit Police Officers received a radio call to respond to Endicott Station for a report of a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Dedham Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information : in the vicinity of Endicott Station a male while trespassing on Track 1 was struck by a Franklin Branch train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives along with representatives of the Norfolk County DAs Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances which led to the incident.

 

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Transit Police investigate fatality UPDATE

Death Investigation

UPDATE ****UPDATE***


Transit Police detectives along with representatives of the Suffolk County District Attorneys Office have identified the male as Boston University student, Xianhu Chen, 17, of China. NO further updates.


On September 7, 2016 at approximately 12:15AM Transit Police officers received a radio call to investigate a possible body located on the Worcester Line tracks by Boston University under the Mass Pike. Upon arrival officers did observe a lifeless body. Transit Police detectives on scene report the following preliminary information; a male, approximate age of 18, while trespassing on the right of way was struck by a MBTA Commuter Rail train. The male was pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives along with representatives of the Suffolk County DAs Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.

media inquires should be directed to Superintendent Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Trespasser struck DTC Confirmed fatality

On December 9, 2015 at approximately 6:40pm Transit Police officers assigned to the downtown area received a radio call to respond to the MBTAs Downtown Crossing station for a person possibly struck by a subway train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a female, age approx 42, was struck by a Red Line northbound train while trespassing on the right of way. The female has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives along with representatives from Suffolk County DA Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to Sup. Richard sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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TPD confirms fatality in Medford Trespasser struck

On April 28, 2016 at approximately 7PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Medford for a report of a person possibly struck by a MBTA Commuter Rail train. Multiple TPD units responded along with Medford Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, age unknown, while trespassing on the inbound track was struck by a Lowell Line MBTA commuter rail train in the vicinity of 662 Boston ave, Medford. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives along with representatives from the Middlesex County DAs Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Trespasser struck confirmed fatality Norwood

Death Investigation

On February 3, 2017 at approximately 8:20PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to Norwood Central Commuter Rail station for a report of a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Norwood Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: at approximately 8:20pm a female, approximate age of 50, while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of the Guild Street Overpass was struck by an outbound Franklin Line train. The female has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives and representatives of the Norfolk County DAs Office are investigating the circumstances leading to the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected. NO further updates tonight.

media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com

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Transit Police confirm fatality in Franklin

************UPDATE***************
The victim has been identified as Eric Parker, 27, of Sudbury. NO further updates.


On June 18, 2016 at approximately 4:20pm Transit Police officers assigned to the South district received a radio call to respond to Franklin for a person possibly struck by an MBTA train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Franklin Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, approximately 26 years of age, while trespassing on the right of way was struck by an outbound train on the Forge Park line. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.



media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com.

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Trespasser struck Fatality in Wellesley

On November 17, 2016 at approximately 6:20pm Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call for a person possibly struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train in Wellesley. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Wellesley Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, approximate age of 59, while trespassing on track 2 just beyond the Bacon Street overpass was struck by an outbound Worcester Line train.  The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives along with representatives of Middlesex District Attorneys Office are investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is NOT suspected.

Media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com.

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