Man Dies after Altercation Leads to Fall on SEPTA Train Tracks
- A man was killed after he fell onto the tracks of a SEPTA train in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood following an altercation on the platform. The incident occurred at the 34th Street Station around 4:30 p.m.
- The man who was seen throwing a punch, resulting in the other man falling onto the tracks, was taken into custody at 40th and Market streets. The identity of the deceased man has not been released, and the man in custody may or may not face charges.
- Train service between 40th and 30th Street Station resumed following the incident. Police are still investigating what sparked the altercation, and riders have expressed concerns about the ongoing violence on the transit system, suggesting there could be more police presence to contain crowd and violence.
Man killed by SEPTA Train in University City after Platform Altercation
A man was fatally hit by a SEPTA train in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood after an altercation on the platform at the 34th Street Station on Thursday evening.
Footage on social media reveals two men brawling, with police currently analyzing the video. The conflict resulted in one man pushing the other onto the tracks, where the Market-Frankford Line train struck him.
A SEPTA spokesperson stated the aggressor was arrested near 40th and Market streets, with charges yet to be filed. The deceased individual’s identity has not been disclosed.
Train service between 40th and 30th Street Stations has resumed. However, public concern about the rising violence on the transit system persists.
Passenger Jennifer McCray from Upper Darby commented, “It’s not too surprising. Violence has escalated in recent years, especially post-pandemic. More police presence could help control the crowd and violence.”
Police are still determining the altercation’s cause. 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker encourages those with information about the incident to contact the police.
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