A man was fatally hit by an oncoming train this morning at a Jackson Heights subway station.
According to police, at around 7:17 a.m. on Jan. 18, an unidentified man was seen jumping in front of a Jamaica-bound F train at the Jackson Heights – Roosevelt Avenue train station.
Officers from the 110th Precinct and EMS were called to the scene, and declared the victim dead upon arrival.
The incident initially caused delays for the E, F, R and M lines until around 9 a.m., however the MTA said that riders can still expect delays as a result of the incident.
E, F, M and R train service is resuming with delays after a person was fatally struck by a train at Jackson Hts-Roosevelt Av.https://t.co/0mb3QcJqo5
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) January 18, 2019
Stations on the M and R lines in Queens are experiencing crowded conditions while service resumes after someone was fatally struck by an F train at Roosevelt Av. Trains *are* running but may be too crowded to board. We appreciate your patience as we return to normal service. ^SS
— NYCT Subway (@NYCTSubway) January 18, 2019
