On September 2, 2019 at approximately 7PM Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call for an individual trespassing on the right of way at Central MBTA station in Cambridge. TPD officers/detectives on scene report the following preliminary information: A male, approximate age of 35, jumped into the "pit" area. While trespassing in the right of way the male came into contact with the third rail. As a result the male has been pronounced deceased.
TPD detectives are investigating the facts and circumstances surrounding the incident. Foul play NOT suspected.
media inquiries should be directed to Superintendent Richard Sullivan at rsullivan@mbta.com
