Metro-North Train Strikes, Kills Man On Track Wednesday

SCARSDALE, NY — Details have been released about the person who was struck and killed by a Metro-North train Wednesday at the Scarsdale station. A spokesperson for the railroad said the incident occurred about 9:20 a.m. Wednesday when the 8:26 a.m. southbound train from Southeast struck someone who was not authorized to be on the tracks.

The man, whose name has not been released pending notification of family, was 64 years old.

The MTA police are investigating the incident, which, according to the spokesperson, appears to be non-criminal and non-accidental in nature.

Service was suspended during the investigation, but resumed shortly after noon, though there were substantial delays.

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