Man Found Dead on NJ Transit Tracks After Coming in Contact With Catenary Wire
N 14th St & 7th Ave
Published · Updated
Summary
- A man died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 14, after coming in contact with a catenary wire on NJ Transit railroad tracks at the Bathgate Place and 7th Avenue bridge crossing in Newark.
- NJ Transit police responded at approximately 2:25 a.m. and found the adult male unresponsive.
- Catenary wires are overhead electrical wires that supply power to trains.
- A preliminary investigation determined the man was not struck by a train. The Morris & Essex line experienced brief service disruptions while the damaged wire was repaired, but service has since resumed normally.
- NJ Transit police are continuing to investigate. No additional injuries were reported.
Timeline
NJ Transit police are continuing to investigate. No additional injuries were reported.
Train service on the Morris and Essex line was briefly suspended while the damaged catenary wire was repaired. Service has since resumed.
The man was determined to have died after coming in contact with a catenary wire — an overhead wire used to supply electric power to trains. He is not believed to have been struck by a train.
NJ Transit police found an adult male unresponsive on the tracks at the Bathgate Place and 7th Avenue bridge crossing in Newark at approximately 2:25 a.m. Tuesday.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N 14th St & 7th Ave.
NJ Transit police are continuing to investigate. No additional injuries were reported.
Train service on the Morris and Essex line was briefly suspended while the damaged catenary wire was repaired. Service has since resumed.
The man was determined to have died after coming in contact with a catenary wire — an overhead wire used to supply electric power to trains. He is not believed to have been struck by a train.
NJ Transit police found an adult male unresponsive on the tracks at the Bathgate Place and 7th Avenue bridge crossing in Newark at approximately 2:25 a.m. Tuesday.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N 14th St & 7th Ave.
NJ Transit police are continuing to investigate. No additional injuries were reported.
Train service on the Morris and Essex line was briefly suspended while the damaged catenary wire was repaired. Service has since resumed.
The man was determined to have died after coming in contact with a catenary wire — an overhead wire used to supply electric power to trains. He is not believed to have been struck by a train.
NJ Transit police found an adult male unresponsive on the tracks at the Bathgate Place and 7th Avenue bridge crossing in Newark at approximately 2:25 a.m. Tuesday.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N 14th St & 7th Ave.
NJ Transit police are continuing to investigate. No additional injuries were reported.
Train service on the Morris and Essex line was briefly suspended while the damaged catenary wire was repaired. Service has since resumed.
The man was determined to have died after coming in contact with a catenary wire — an overhead wire used to supply electric power to trains. He is not believed to have been struck by a train.
NJ Transit police found an adult male unresponsive on the tracks at the Bathgate Place and 7th Avenue bridge crossing in Newark at approximately 2:25 a.m. Tuesday.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N 14th St & 7th Ave.
NJ Transit police are continuing to investigate. No additional injuries were reported.
Train service on the Morris and Essex line was briefly suspended while the damaged catenary wire was repaired. Service has since resumed.
The man was determined to have died after coming in contact with a catenary wire — an overhead wire used to supply electric power to trains. He is not believed to have been struck by a train.
NJ Transit police found an adult male unresponsive on the tracks at the Bathgate Place and 7th Avenue bridge crossing in Newark at approximately 2:25 a.m. Tuesday.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at N 14th St & 7th Ave.
Stay up-to-date
Download CitizenRadio Clips
Comments10
May he rest in peace and honor
RIP. I wonder if he had climbed or something? Crazy
why was he on the tracks in the first place?
@collingswoodUser2139854010 exactly
Good news 👍🏻
May he rest in peace and honor
RIP. I wonder if he had climbed or something? Crazy
why was he on the tracks in the first place?
@collingswoodUser2139854010 exactly
Good news 👍🏻
May he rest in peace and honor
RIP. I wonder if he had climbed or something? Crazy
why was he on the tracks in the first place?
@collingswoodUser2139854010 exactly
Good news 👍🏻
May he rest in peace and honor
RIP. I wonder if he had climbed or something? Crazy
why was he on the tracks in the first place?
@collingswoodUser2139854010 exactly
Good news 👍🏻
Stay informed on local incidents
Download Citizen
May he rest in peace and honor
RIP. I wonder if he had climbed or something? Crazy
why was he on the tracks in the first place?
@collingswoodUser2139854010 exactly
Good news 👍🏻