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Pedestrian Struck On Train Tracks In Prince George's County: Laurel Police (DEVELOPING) Pedestrian Struck On Train Tracks In Prince George's County: Laurel Police (DEVELOPING)
Pedestrian Struck On Train Tracks In Prince George's County: Laurel Police (Developing) There is going to be a heavy police presence in Laurel on Friday afternoon after a pedestrian was struck on the train tracks. Members of the Laurel Police Department were called to the area of Main Street and Lafayette Avenue at around 1 p.m. on April 26 to investigate reports of a person who had been struck. No other details were released by the police. More information is expected to be provided as the investigation continues. This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates. Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook…
Train Strikes Tractor Trailer In Oxford, Police Say Train Strikes Tractor Trailer In Oxford, Police Say
Train Strikes Tractor Trailer In Oxford, Police Say Authorities responded to a railroad crossing in Oxford Borough on Wednesday, April 17 after a train crashed into a tractor-trailer, police said.  Officials said it happened at the Mount Pleasant Road crossing around 3:30 p.m. The road was closed between South Third and Grant streets for several hours while crews cleared the scene.  Oxford Police Department No injuries were reported, police added. 
Pedestrian Struck By SEPTA Train In Bucks County, Authorities Say Pedestrian Struck By SEPTA Train In Bucks County, Authorities Say
Pedestrian Struck By SEPTA Train In Bucks County, Authorities Say SEPTA's West Trenton Line was delayed Thursday morning, April 11 after a pedestrian was hit on the tracks in Feasterville-Trevose, transit officials told Daily Voice.  SEPTA train 303 struck the pedestrian just south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Bridge around 7 a.m., a spokesperson confirmed.  West Trenton: Service is operating with delays of up to 30 minutes due to a train striking a person. All trains will board on the outbound platforms between Neshaminy Falls and Noble Stations. — SEPTA (@SEPTA) April 11, 2024 Officials did not detail the victim's condition but 6abc repor…
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack 22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack
22-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Schodack A 22-year-old man has died after being struck by a train outside a business in the region. The Rensselaer County incident happened at around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, in Schodack. New York State Police said Kevin Ackerman, of Castleton-on-Hudson, was walking near the intersection of River Road and Hamilton Way when he was struck by an Amtrak train. The train immediately stopped and contacted emergency services. Ackerman suffered severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. The incident happened just yards from the Hudson River Foods warehouse. It was not immedia…
Man Electrocuted After Falling Onto SEPTA Tracks, Officials Say Man Electrocuted After Falling Onto SEPTA Tracks, Officials Say
Man Electrocuted After Falling Onto SEPTA Tracks, Officials Say One man has died after falling onto train tracks in Center Philadelphia and being electrocuted early Monday morning, Feb. 26, SEPTA told Daily Voice.  It happened at City Hall Station on the Broad Street Line around 2:30 a.m., a spokesperson said. The victim was electrocuted after touching the third rail, according to officials.  His name was not reported and the matter remains under investigation. 
UPDATE: 'Running' Man, 66, Struck, Killed By Train In Fair Lawn UPDATE: 'Running' Man, 66, Struck, Killed By Train In Fair Lawn
Update: 'Running' Man, 66, Struck, Killed By Train In Fair Lawn A 66-year-old man was struck and killed by a commuter train Thursday night in Fair Lawn. The man was struck by an NJ Transit train just off Fair Lawn Avenue across from the Radburn station platform shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31. Witnesses said it appeared he ran in front of the express train, which didn't have a stop there. It wasn't immediately clear whether he was trying to get to the other side or not, they said. Fair Lawn Avenue remained closed temporarily as NJ Transit police began their investigation. The man was struck by an NJ Transit train just off Fair Lawn Avenue …
Body On Railroad Tracks May Have Been Electrocuted: NJ Transit Body On Railroad Tracks May Have Been Electrocuted: NJ Transit
Body On Railroad Tracks May Have Been Electrocuted: NJ Transit A man was found dead on NJ Transit tracks in Newark Saturday, July 29 may have been electrocuted, officials said. The discovery was made around 11:25 a.m., on the tracks just west of Broad Street station in Newark, an NJ Transit spokesperson said.  The individual may have come in contact with the catenary and was not struck by a train, however, a full investigation is ongoing, officials said.  Montclair-Boonton train 518 was held and approximately 300 customers were transferred to M&E train 6920. No injuries were reported to customers on train 518.  Train traffic o…
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Harrison Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Harrison
Man Killed By Metro-North Train Was 'Lifelong Sports Fan,' Writer From Harrison A man who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Westchester is being remembered for his successful career in sports media and his passion for helping those less fortunate than him.  Longtime Harrison resident John Styczynski died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 57 after being hit by a New Haven Line train near the Harrison station around 1:20 p.m. Earlier Report - ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Harrison According to his obituary, Styczynski was a "lifelong sports fan" who was defined by his passion for basketball, football, and raci…
Man Killed By Amtrak Train In Central Jersey Was Family Breadwinner, Loved Ones Say Man Killed By Amtrak Train In Central Jersey Was Family Breadwinner, Loved Ones Say
Man Killed By Amtrak Train In Central Jersey Was Family Breadwinner, Loved Ones Say Friends of the family of a 39-year-old man struck and killed by an Amtrak train in New Jersey are reaching out with support.  Sreekanth Digala, who died Tuesday night, Feb. 28 in Plainsboro, loved ones say on a GoFundMe campaign. He is survived by his wife, Suvarchala, and their son, Aneesh, who is 10 years old. "Sreekanth is the only breadwinner for his family and the sole responsible person for his 70+-year-old parents and in-laws down in India," the GoFundMe organizer wrote. The GoFundMe organizer wrote, "He was a very good human being and a Hardworking individual as free…
Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland To Face Charges: Reports Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland To Face Charges: Reports
Train Engineer Who Killed Star HS Football Player In Maryland To Face Charges: Reports A train operator in Maryland has been charged in connection to the fatal crash that killed a star high school football player in his prime last year, according to multiple reports. MTA Light Rail operator Tavon Smith will face multiple charges for his role in the fatal crash that took the life of highly-touted prospect Lamar Patterson in Anne Arundel County last year. Specifically, he was charged with: Negligent manslaughter; Criminal negligence; Reckless endangerment. A star at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Patterson had offers to play at Penn State and other prestigious schools be…
'Never Forget The Tragedies': Schumer Calls For Safer Train Crossings In Putnam County 'Never Forget The Tragedies': Schumer Calls For Safer Train Crossings In Putnam County
'Never Forget The Tragedies': Schumer Calls For Safer Train Crossings In Putnam County Democratic New York Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling for safer train crossings across the Hudson Valley to prevent more people from being injured or killed in accidents.  To help accomplish this, Schumer announced a two-part plan on Friday, Dec. 9 to increase safety at these crossings and prevent tragedies such as the 2015 train crash in the Westchester County hamlet of Valhalla, which killed six people when a Metro-North train struck an SUV stopped on the tracks.  Schumer also cited the 2013 Spuyten Duyvil train derailment in New York City, which killed four people and injured more …
Workers Killed By Train On Bridge Connecting NJ, PA Identified Workers Killed By Train On Bridge Connecting NJ, PA Identified
Workers Killed By Train On Bridge Connecting NJ, PA Identified A pair of workers who were struck and killed by a train on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge connecting New Jersey and Pennsylvania last week have been identified by colleagues. Donato G. Fiocca, 53, and Victor R. Martins, 55, were working on the bridge when they were fatally struck in Camden around 9:20 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. Both men were members of the Cement Masons and Plasterers' Local 592, Fiocca for 25 years and Martins for 8. Fiocca and Martins were apparently working on a track that should've been out of service for concrete work, PennLive reports citing the National Transport…
Woman Rescued By First Responders After Getting Trapped Under Metro Train In Friendship Heights Woman Rescued By First Responders After Getting Trapped Under Metro Train In Friendship Heights
Woman Rescued By First Responders After Getting Trapped Under Metro Train In Friendship Heights Officials say a woman was hospitalized after getting rescued when she found herself in a precarious position during rush hour. An incident involving a person under a metro train was announced at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 when a pedestrian required a rescue after becoming stuck under a train at the Friendship Heights station, according to a DC Fire and EMS spokesperson. One Person Under a Train https://t.co/5vBpT5915c — Montgomery Fire Wire (@MoCoFireWire) October 6, 2022 Multiple first responders from several agencies responded to the scene following the reported stri…
Person Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Found Underneath Train At Wheaton Metro Station Person Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Found Underneath Train At Wheaton Metro Station
Person Suffers Serious Injuries After Being Found Underneath Train At Wheaton Metro Station A victim suffered serious injuries after being found underneath a train on the tracks at the Wheaton Metro Station, authorities say. The adult victim was reported underneath the train around 11:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue. The patient was able to be extracted from the tracks and rushed to a hospital with reportedly serious injuries.  Details surrounding the patient's current condition and extent of the injuries, or what led to the incident were not immediately available.  
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Stops Amtrak Trains Along East Coast Fatal Pedestrian Crash Stops Amtrak Trains Along East Coast
Fatal Pedestrian Crash Stops Amtrak Trains Along East Coast Amtrak trains along the East Coast were at a standstill due to a fatal pedestrian strike north of Washington DC and a junkyard fire in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 27. Riders were told around 7 p.m. that they'd be stuck in their locations due to the massive fire and person struck by the train in Lanham, Maryland. Both incidents forced Amtrak to halt service throughout the region, up through Penn Station in New York. Some trains began moving around 8:10 p.m. #BreakingNews All #Amtrak activity north of Washington, DC has been halted after a train struck a pedestrian north of the New Ca…
Person Hit By Commuter Rail Train At Concord Crossing (DEVELOPING) Person Hit By Commuter Rail Train At Concord Crossing (DEVELOPING)
Person Hit By Commuter Rail Train At Concord Crossing (Developing) Editor's note: A former version of this article said that a vehicle was involved in the incident. That information has since been corrected. A portion of downtown Concord was closed after a Commuter Rail train struck person on the tracks the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 31, Concord Police said.  Update: incident involves person, vehicle not struck. Person transported via @bostonmedflight https://t.co/lykOrvSbE8 — ConcordMAPolice (@ConcordMAPD) August 31, 2022 Multiple crews were on the scene around 10:30 a.m. including a Boston MedFlight helicopter, police added.  The incident shut down…
Human Remains Of Woman Struck By Train Need Identification: NJSP Human Remains Of Woman Struck By Train Need Identification: NJSP
Human Remains Of Woman Struck By Train Need Identification: Njsp A woman struck by a train in 2008 still has not been identified, but authorities in New Jersey are hoping to change that. The woman was struck by a New Jersey Transit train at the Fisk Avenue Crossing in Brielle, on June 15, 2008, State Police said. The victim was described as a white female, approximately 18 to 30 years old, 5’4” tall, 123 pounds with hazel eyes and brown hair. Above is a facial reconstruction sketch created by a detective from the New Jersey State Police Forensic Imaging Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Marianna Tropeano of the New Je…
ID Released For 38-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train Near Cos Cob Station ID Released For 38-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train Near Cos Cob Station
ID Released For 38-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Train Near Cos Cob Station Investigators have released the name of a the first of two men fatally struck by a train in Fairfield County in the span of less than 12 hours. Hartford County resident Michael Haden Crouse, age 38, of Newington, was struck and killed in the area of the Cos Cob station at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, an MTA spokesperson said. Original story - Man Hit, Killed By Train In Greenwich, Officials Say Crouse was struck near the Mianus River Bridge, according to the MTA. The strike was not criminal in nature, the spokesperson said, nor did it appear to be accidental. It caused del…
ID Released For New Rochelle Man Fatally Struck By Train ID Released For New Rochelle Man Fatally Struck By Train
ID Released For New Rochelle Man Fatally Struck By Train MTA officials have released the name of a 54-year-old Westchester man who was struck and killed by a train in Fairfield County. New Rochelle resident Noel Smith was struck at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan said, outside of the Stamford Metro-North station. It is unclear what caused Smith to be on the tracks at the time he was struck. Donovan said the investigation into the fatal strike is ongoing, but is not believed to be criminal in nature. Related story - Man Hit, Killed By Train In Greenwich, Officials Say
Pedestrian Struck By Morris & Essex Line Train In Summit Pedestrian Struck By Morris & Essex Line Train In Summit
Pedestrian Struck By Morris & Essex Line Train In Summit A pedestrian was struck and injured by a train Thursday afternoon in Summit, officials said. The pedestrian was struck by NJ Transit's Morris & Essex line train 6625 near the Summit Station around 12:45 p.m., NJT spokesman Everett Merrill said. The victim's age and extent of injuries were unknown. None of the approximately 60 passengers and crew members on the train were injured. Service was suspended between Millburn and Chatham as of 2 p.m. The train had left Penn Station in New York at 11:46 and was set to arrive in Dover at 1:15 p.m. NJ Transit police were leading the invest…
Girl Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Train In Morris County Girl Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Train In Morris County
Girl Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Train In Morris County A girl was seriously injured after being struck by a train in Morris County Thursday evening, NJ Transit officials said. The girl was struck by the Montclair Boonton Line train 1079 west of Abbot Road in Montville just before 5:50 p.m., an NJ Transit spokesperson told Daily Voice. The train had departed the Hoboken terminal at 4:32 p.m and was scheduled to arrive at Hackettstown at 6:39 p.m, authorities said. The girl was taken to Morristown Medical Center with serious injuries, authorities said. The seven passengers onboard the train were uninjured, authorities said. The Montclair Boont…
Teen Girl Killed By Train In Morris County Teen Girl Killed By Train In Morris County
Teen Girl Killed By Train In Morris County The pedestrian struck and killed by a train Monday afternoon in Morris County was a teenage girl, NJ Transit officials said. A 17-year-old female from New Providence was struck by the westbound Morris & Essex line train #423 in Long Hill Township around 3:50 p.m., NJ Transit spokesman Paul Milo said. The victim's identity had not been released as of 9:30 Tuesday morning, Milo said. The train had left Hoboken at 2:40 p.m. and was scheduled to arrival at the Gladstone Station at 4:13 p.m. Gladstone Branch rail service was suspended in both directions between Stirling and Murray Hill as…
EMS, Police Rescue Intoxicated Man Grazed By Train, MTA Says EMS, Police Rescue Intoxicated Man Grazed By Train, MTA Says
EMS, Police Rescue Intoxicated Man Grazed By Train, MTA Says An intoxicated man was injured Monday evening by a train as it passed through Long Branch, authorities said. The man was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries, MTA spokesman Jim Smith said. The inebriated man made contact with the side of the moving train as it passed the station at 224 3rd Ave. at about 6:15 p.m., Smith said. He was transported to the medical center by local EMS crews. 
Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train Man Struck, Killed By LIRR Train
Man Struck, Killed By Lirr Train A 26-year-old man was struck and killed by a train on Long Island, causing some delays. The incident took place shortly after 7 a.m., Thursday, March 12, when a westbound LIRR train that was not carrying any passengers fatally struck the white male at the Lindenhurst station, said Aaron Donovan, spokesman for the MTA. LIRR service at Lindenhurst, Copiague, and Amityville was briefly suspended following the incident, but it resumed as of 7:52 a.m.   Babylon Branch trains are currently operating with delays of 10-15 minutes while the police investigation concludes. This is a devel…
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train A man who was struck and killed by a Metro-North train in Westchester has been identified. Ramon Rodriguez, 31, of Brooklyn, was killed around 10:12 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 26, when he was struck near the Port Chester station by a train from Stamford and due to arrived at Grand Central around 11:14 p.m., said Metro-North officials. MTA officials said Rodriguez's death is still under investigation, but no criminality was believed to be involved. Previous Story: Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train Near Port Chester Station
Woman Struck By Train In Waldwick Woman Struck By Train In Waldwick
Woman Struck By Train In Waldwick A woman was struck and severely injured by a commuter train Monday night in Waldwick, responders said. Atlantic Air One flew the 32-year-old victim to St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center after landing at the municipal pool on Hopper Avenue, they said. Her condition couldn't immediately be determined. The victim suffered severe lower extremity injuries after being struck around 8:30 p.m. in the area of Frederick Street and Hewson Avenue, responders said. Why she was in the train's path wasn't immediately clear. Service resumed around 10:45 p.m., according to NJ Transit. CHECK BACK FOR M…
NJ Transit: Woman Struck, Killed By Commuter Train In Glen Rock NJ Transit: Woman Struck, Killed By Commuter Train In Glen Rock
NJ Transit: Woman Struck, Killed By Commuter Train In Glen Rock UPDATE: NJ Transit confirmed that a woman was struck and killed by a commuter train Wednesday morning in Glen Rock. The woman, who appeared to be in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck near the Harristown Road grade crossing shortly before 10:30 a.m., responders said. Borough and NJ Transit police responded and summoned an Advanced Life Support unit, which made the pronouncement. The Bergen County Line train No. 45 left Hoboken at 9:48 a.m. and was to arrive in Suffern at 10:51 a.m., said Nancy Snyder, NJ Transit's chief media relations and communications offi…
UPDATE: Person Fatally Struck By Dover-Bound Train In South Orange Identified UPDATE: Person Fatally Struck By Dover-Bound Train In South Orange Identified
Update: Person Fatally Struck By Dover-Bound Train In South Orange Identified UPDATE: The woman's name was released Thursday. Click here for more.  A Dover-bound NJ Transit train struck and killed a person in South Orange Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the agency said.  Morris & Essex 6225, which left Penn Station New York shortly before noon, struck the person, described only as a female trespasser, at around 12:30 p.m. at Mountain Station. None of the 300 passengers and crew aboard the train were hurt.  Morris & Essex and Gladstone branch service was temporarily suspended Wednesday afternoon in both directions.   The New Jersey Tran…
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Commuter Train In Area ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Commuter Train In Area
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Commuter Train In Area The identity of a 53-year-old man who was killed after being struck by a commuter train in Orange County has been released. The incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 8:07 p.m. in Port Jervis in the vicinity of Jersey Avenue near the intersection with Pennsylvania Avenue, Port Jervis Police Chief of Police William J. Worden said. An investigation has revealed that the man, now identified as John Erick Evans, of Port Jervis, was fatally struck by a westbound Metro-North train. The incident is under investigation by the Port Jervis City and Metropolitan Transportation Authority Poli…
NJ Transit Investigating After Man Falls Out Of Train In Secaucus NJ Transit Investigating After Man Falls Out Of Train In Secaucus
NJ Transit Investigating After Man Falls Out Of Train In Secaucus A spokeswoman for NJ Transit blamed "human error" for a frightening incident Monday evening, when the doors opened on the wrong side of a train at the Secaucus Junction station, sending a man spilling out.  The man was not seriously injured and declined medical attention.  The incident occurred aboard a North Jersey Coast Line shortly before 6 p.m. The train was stopped at the station when the doors opened, sending the man tumbling onto the tracks.  The incident is under investigation, the spokeswoman said. 
Man Struck By NJ Transit Train That Left From Hoboken Man Struck By NJ Transit Train That Left From Hoboken
Man Struck By NJ Transit Train That Left From Hoboken A man was taken to the hospital after being struck by an NJ Transit Montclair-Boonton line train in Dover over the weekend. The man was taken to Morristown Medical Center with unspecified injuries  just after 6 p.m. Friday, an NJ Transit spokesperson said. The train (1079) left from Hoboken at 5:12 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Mount Olive at 6:55 p.m. None of the 18 people on board were injured, the spokesperson said. They were accommodated by bus.