Dead person found on Metro train
A person who had died was found Monday on board a Metro train, a Metro spokeswoman said.
Metro said an “unconscious patron” was found on a train at the platform of the Shady Grove station on the Red Line. The discovery was made about 3 p.m.
After the death was confirmed by the Montgomery County fire department, the train was moved into the rail yard at Shady Grove.
Authorities went to the scene, and a preliminary report indicated that the death was not suspicious, said Metro spokeswoman Angela Gates.
-- Martin Weil
By
Erica Johnston
| May 17, 2010; 11:29 PM ET
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Crime and Public Safety, DC, Maryland, Traffic and Transportation, Virginia
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Posted by: STEVE4710 | May 18, 2010 8:32 AM | Report abuse
Sounds shady.
Posted by: trossc | May 18, 2010 9:03 AM | Report abuse
I've taken the Metro out to Shady Grove station. It is indeed a long trip.
Posted by: CubsFan | May 18, 2010 10:06 AM | Report abuse
Another death on the REDLINE??
Posted by: Robbnitafl | May 18, 2010 10:22 AM | Report abuse
the red line is cursed!!!!
Posted by: dsgbinmd | May 18, 2010 10:31 AM | Report abuse
great one trossc...
Posted by: DadRyan | May 18, 2010 10:39 AM | Report abuse
lol steve. what a horrible place to die and have your last breaths!
Posted by: FiatBooks | May 18, 2010 12:02 PM | Report abuse
No one tried to "wake" the guy when they got off at the end of the line? Helpful folks.
Posted by: jckdoors | May 18, 2010 2:03 PM | Report abuse
it's sad, but i wouldn't be surprized if he had gotten on in the morning rush hour and had already made a couple trips back and forth from glenmont to shady grove before being discovered.
Posted by: MarilynManson | May 18, 2010 2:34 PM | Report abuse
There's no mention in the article whether the poor chap was male or female. It only states that a person (otherwise identified as an unconcious patron)was found dead.
Posted by: LindaElliott | May 18, 2010 2:59 PM | Report abuse
It's so sad indeed! The article never did mention whether the patron was male or female. It referred to the person as being an "unconcious patron". What a way to go!
Posted by: LindaElliott | May 18, 2010 3:07 PM | Report abuse
After this latest incident, the name of the Red Line should be officially changed to the DEAD Line.
Posted by: matt_s | May 18, 2010 3:57 PM | Report abuse
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finally, a death on the metro that was no fault of their own. although the investigation is still pending so i guess i shouldnt rule that out yet.