On July 10 2019 at approximately 6PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond to MBTA Brandeis Commuter Rail station in Waltham for a report of person possibly struck by a train. Multiple Transit Police units responded along with Waltham Fire & EMS. TPD personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: A male, age unknown at this time, while trespassing on the right of way on track 1 was struck by an outbound commuter rail train on the Fitchburg 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
