On July 3 2019 at approximately 5:15PM Transit Police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to MBTA Newtonville Commuter Rail station for a report of person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Newton Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: A male, approximate age of early 20's, while trespassing on the right of way on track 2 was struck by an outbound commuter rail train on the Framingham Line. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injures 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 Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com
