Saturday, February 14, 2015

Trespasser struck at Park Street Station.

On February 14th 2015 at approximately 3:58 p.m. Transit Police Officers assigned to Area 1 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Park Street Station for a report of a person possibly struck by a Red Line train. Several Transit Police units responded along with Boston Fire and  EMS. Transit Police Detectives on scene report the following preliminary information; at approximately 3:58p.m. a male, believed to be in his 30's, while trespassing on the right of way was struck by a northbound Red Line train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police Detectives and representatives of the Suffolk County DA's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident.  Foul play is not suspected.

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