On September 1, 2017 at approximately 6:20AM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to Beverly Depot to investigate a body along the track area. Multiple TPD units along with Beverly Fire and EMS responded. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a male, age unknown, while trespassing on the outbound track was struck by an MBTA Commuter Rail train. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained.
TPD detectives along with the Essex County DA's 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
