Man Hit, Killed By Train At Upper East Side Subway Station

UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — A man was fatally struck by a train at the 86th Street-Lexington Avenue station Tuesday afternoon in what may have been an attempt at suicide, police said.

The man may have jumped in front of the southbound 4 train that struck him shortly after 2:15 p.m., an NYPD spokesperson told Patch. After being removed from the tracks, he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the FDNY.

The train's motorman told police he saw the man underneath one of the train cars, the NYPD said.

The MTA rerouted 4 and 5 trains to the local 6 train track between 42nd and 125th streets, and some 5 trains were running along the 2 line between 149 St.-Grand Concourse and Nevins St., officials said.

At 86th Street, 4 and 5 trains were stopping on the upper-level local platform, according to the MTA.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, there are resources to help. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day at 1-800-273-8255. Its website offers services including a live chat.