Sunday, March 15, 2015

Trespasser struck in Cabot Yard.

On March 15, 2015 at approximately 5:47pm Transit Police officers working in Area 3 received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Cabot Yard for a person possibly struck by a train. Multiple TPD units responded along with Boston Fire and EMS. Transit Police personnel on scene reported the following preliminary information; a male, approximate age of 25, while trespassing on the main track bed within Cabot Yard was struck by a train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Transit Police detectives along with representatives of the Suffolk County DA's Office are currently investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play is not suspected at this time.

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