A 41-year-old Metropolitan Transportation Authority construction flagger died after being struck by a train near Yankee Stadium just before midnight, according to an MTA source. Moet McCullum was working on the tracks at the 161st Street station when the incident occurred, according to police and transit officials.
Tragedy Strikes Near Yankee Stadium Station
The fatal incident unfolded just before 11:30 p.m. when McCullum was struck by a D train at the 161 St-Yankee Stadium station, according to an MTA statement.
“Last night, we tragically lost a member of our MTA family,” the MTA said in a public statement. Officials confirmed that the incident remains under active investigation.
Victim Background and Transit Union Response
McCullum was a mother of three who had completed nearly a year on the job, according to representatives from Transport Workers Union Local 100. While working as a construction flagger during the incident, she was a conductor doing routine construction flagging, union officials stated.
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Did you know? Construction flaggers play a critical safety role on the New York City transit network, coordinating train movements and warning crews of oncoming service during overnight maintenance windows.
Leadership Condolences and Ongoing Investigation
Top transit officials expressed grief following the fatality.
“All of us are heartbroken,” the MTA statement read. Officials urged the public to keep McCullum and her grieving family in their thoughts and prayers as investigators examine the exact sequence of events on the tracks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Moet McCullum’s role at the MTA?
According to TWU Local 100, McCullum was a conductor doing routine construction flagging who had completed nearly a year on the job and was working as a construction flagger when she was struck.
Where did the fatal incident happen?
The incident occurred at the 161 St-Yankee Stadium station just before 11:30 p.m., according to the MTA.
Who is investigating the incident?
The incident is currently under investigation, according to the MTA.
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