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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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Trespasser struck in Melrose

Death Investigation

On January 18, 2016 at approximately 5:25pm Transit Police officers received a radio call to respond to Melrose for a report of a person possibly struck by a commuter rail train. Multiple TPD units along with Melrose Fire and EMS responded. Transit Police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: in the vicinity of 94 Vinton Road, Melrose a male (age unknown) while trespassing on the right of way of track 1 was struck by a northbound Haverhill Line train. The male was 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 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.

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all media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard 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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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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Trespasser struck NON life threatening injuries MBTA Broadway

On May 8, 2016 at approximately 2:36PM Transit Police officers assigned to the Central District received a radio call to respond to Broadway MBTA station for a report of person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, approximate age of 55, while trespassing on the southbound track at MBTA Broadway station was struck by a train and sustained serious but NON life threatening injuries. The male was transported to a local area hospital for emergency treatment. NO foul play is suspected.

Transit Police detectives are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. No further information will be released.

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

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