Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
Pedestrian Identified In Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Near Red Bank Station Pedestrian Identified In Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Near Red Bank Station
Pedestrian Identified In Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Near Red Bank Station Authorities have identified a homeless man who was killed when he was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Red Bank. Joseph Rego Jr., 52, died in the crash on Tuesday, Oct. 8, an NJ Transit spokesperson said on Tuesday, Oct. 15. He was hit by a southbound North Jersey Coast Line train No. 3241 at the Monmouth Street crossing at around 2 p.m. The crossing is next to the Red Bank transit station. The train left New York Penn Station at 12:12 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 1:45 p.m. None of the 25 passengers or crew on the train were injured. North …

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by Chris Spiker
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ Transit Train Hits Pedestrian In Red Bank, North Jersey Coast Line Suspended (DEVELOPING) NJ Transit Train Hits Pedestrian In Red Bank, North Jersey Coast Line Suspended (DEVELOPING)
NJ Transit Train Hits Pedestrian In Red Bank, North Jersey Coast Line Suspended (Developing) A person was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Monmouth County, officials said. North Jersey Coast Line rail service was suspended in both directions between Red Bank and Long Branch, NJ Transit said on Twitter at 2:22 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8. A pedestrian was hit by a train near Red Bank. The condition of the person wasn't known as of press time. Customers were asked to check NJ Transit's website for alternate, backup, and contingency plans. Stay with Daily Voice for updates on this developing story.

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by Chris Spiker
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Police & Fire
Man, 42, Killed By Train In Garfield ID'd As Hackensack Resident Man, 42, Killed By Train In Garfield ID'd As Hackensack Resident
Man, 42, Killed By Train In Garfield ID'd As Hackensack Resident Police have identified the person struck and killed by a New Jersey Transit train on Tuesday morning, Oct. 1. Tameko Joseph, 42, of Hackensack, was struck by Bergen County Line train 1154 near the Garfield Station, near Outwater Lane, just before 7:50 a.m., a spokesperson for the agency said. The train had left Suffern, N.Y. at 7:09 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 8:14 a.m. There were no reported injuries to the 600 customers or crew on board. Bergen County Line service was temporarily suspended but has since resumed with 60-minute delays.  New Jersey Transit poli…

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by Cecilia Levine
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Police & Fire
Man Killed By Train In Garfield Man Killed By Train In Garfield
Man Killed By Train In Garfield Major delays were reported to NJ Transit's Main-Bergen Line after a person was struck and killed by a train Tuesday morning, Oct. 1. An agency spokesperson said that the male pedestrian was struck by Bergen County Line train 1154 near the Garfield Station, near Outwater Lane, just before 7:50 a.m. The train had left Suffern, N.Y. at 7:09 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken at 8:14 a.m. There were no reported injuries to the 600 customers or crew on board. Bergen County Line service was temporarily suspended but has since resumed with 60-minute delays.  New Jersey Transit poli…

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by Cecilia Levine
Rye, NY
News
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Express Train In Rye ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Express Train In Rye
ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Express Train In Rye Editor's note: The MTA Police updated the age of the man killed to 48 on Tuesday, Oct. 1. The identity has been released of a man who was killed after being hit by an MTA train. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in Westchester County at the Metro-North station in Rye and involved a Grand Central-bound express train, according to MTA Deputy Communications Director Aaron Donovan. The New Haven Line train was taken out of service for a police investigation and its passengers were able to continue their travels within 20 minutes by transferring to a local train, D…

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by Joe Lombardi
Rye, NY
Police & Fire
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Express Train In Rye Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Express Train In Rye
Person Struck, Killed By Metro-North Express Train In Rye A person was killed after being hit by an MTA train. Click here for a new, updated story: ID Released For Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Westchester The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 in Westchester County at the Metro-North station in Rye and involved a Grand Central-bound express train, according to MTA Deputy Communications Director Aaron Donovan. The New Haven Line train was taken out of service for a police investigation and its passengers were able to continue their travels within 20 minutes by transferring to a local train, Donovan said. The id…

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by Joe Lombardi
Northern Highlands, NJ
Police & Fire
Sedan Struck By Train In Ho-Ho-Kus (DEVELOPING) Sedan Struck By Train In Ho-Ho-Kus (DEVELOPING)
Sedan Struck By Train In Ho-Ho-Kus (Developing) A Nissan sedan was struck by a New Jersey Transit train Thursday morning, Sept. 19 in Ho-Ho-Kus. Train 1110 on the Main-Bergen County line was briefly delayed following the crash just before 10:15 a.m. at the Hollywood Avenue crossing, which left the sedan severely damaged, according to incident reporter Boyd A. Loving and an NJ Transit spokesperson. MBPJ train #1110, the 11:06 AM arrival into Hoboken, is currently delayed due to striking a motor vehicle near Hohokus. An update will follow. — Main-Bergen County Line (@NJTRANSIT_MBPJ) September 19, 2024 No injuries were reported to the …

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by Cecilia Levine
New Canaan, CT
News
Social Media Trend Honors New Canaan High Student Killed By Train; Memorial Planned Social Media Trend Honors New Canaan High Student Killed By Train; Memorial Planned
Social Media Trend Honors New Canaan High Student Killed By Train; Memorial Planned A Connecticut town is going "sticks out" for Elliott Kropf, a high school senior who died unexpectedly over the weekend. His family has set a funeral and memorial service for him next week.  A Fairfield County resident, 16-year-old Elliott's life hinged on hockey. He was a star forward for the New  Canaan High School Rams in the No. 22 jersey. It was his passion.   Related: Details Into Death Of New Canaan High's Elliott Kropf Released To honor that love, his friends started a hashtag on social media for people to post photos of their hockey sticks outside their ho…

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by Josh Lanier
New Canaan, CT
News
Details Released In Death Of New Canaan High School Hockey Player Elliott Kropf Details Released In Death Of New Canaan High School Hockey Player Elliott Kropf
Details Released In Death Of New Canaan High School Hockey Player Elliott Kropf Details have been released in the death of a Connecticut high school student over the weekend. Earlier report - New Canaan HS Student-Athlete Elliott Kropf Dies Suddenly Elliott Kropf, a New Canaan High School senior and hockey player, was struck and killed by a train on Saturday, Sept. 14,  a Metro-North spokesperson tells Daily Voice. Elliott was hit just before 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Talmadge Hill station. Authorities do not suspect foul play, the spokesperson said. School officials announced Kropf's death on Sunday, Sept. 15, and operated on a t…

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by Josh Lanier
Catonsville, MD
Traffic
Two ATV Riders Killed After Being Struck By Train In Baltimore County Two ATV Riders Killed After Being Struck By Train In Baltimore County
Two ATV Riders Killed After Being Struck By Train In Baltimore County Two people riding ATVs on the tracks in Baltimore County suffered critical injuries after being struck by an Amtrak train on Sunday night, police say. At approximately 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 16, first responders from White Marsh were called to Schafer's Lane and CSX Railway 21237 to probe a crash involving an four-wheeler and Amtrak train. According to the Baltimore County Police Department the riders were on the tracks at the time they were struck. #bcofd personnel at the Unit Blk of Schaffers Lane at CSK RWY. Subject/s reported struck by Amtrak train while riding 4 wheelers on tracks. I…

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by Zak Failla
Red Bank, NJ
Police & Fire
Officials ID Man, 39, Killed By Train In Red Bank Officials ID Man, 39, Killed By Train In Red Bank
Officials ID Man, 39, Killed By Train In Red Bank Officials have identified the man struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Saturday, Sept. 13 in Monmouth County. Anthony DePalma, 39, of Atlantic Highlands, was struck at the Monmouth Street crossing in Red Bank and involved North Jersey Coast Line train 7240, according to an NJ Transit spokesperson. The train left New York Penn Station at 12:07 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive at Long Branch at 1:38 p.m. The crash happened just after 1:30 p.m., Chartier said. No injuries were reported to the 600 passengers and crew on board the train. Service was briefly suspended. Cust…

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by Cecilia Levine
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Trespasser Electrocuted On Train Tracks In Newark: NJ Transit Trespasser Electrocuted On Train Tracks In Newark: NJ Transit
Trespasser Electrocuted On Train Tracks In Newark: NJ Transit A person trespassing on the train tracks in Newark was electrocuted on the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 12, authorities said. At 3:27 p.m., police responded to the tracks on the Morris and Essex Line near Roseville Avenue and 7th Avenue in Newark on a report of two people trespassing on the tracks, NJ Transit aid. The two were trespassing on an overhead signal structure when one was injured by electricity and fell to the tracks, NJ Transit said. Both were hospitalized and the extent of their injuries is unknown, NJ Transit said. Train traffic was held until the trespassers were removed, N…

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by Sam Barron