Man Fatally Struck By D Train

Man Fatally Struck By D Train
Photo by Bensonhurst Bean
Photo by Bensonhurst Bean

A man was fatally struck by a southbound D train on Saturday, according to police.

The incident occurred at the New Utrecht Avenue and 79th Street elevated subway station at approximately 4:34am, cops said. The man appeared to be in his 20s. EMS responded and pronounced him deceased.

Southbound D trains were rerouted via the N line for several hours following the incident.

The Medical Examiner will determine the cause of death and an investigation is ongoing. Identification of the deceased is pending family notification.