An 11-year-old boy died after falling from the elevated 4th Avenue – 9th Street subway station in Park Slope, Brooklyn, on Monday morning. The fall, which occurred shortly after 10 a.m., resulted in the boy’s death at the scene, according to police. Authorities have not yet released the victim’s identity.
The accident caused significant disruptions to subway service, with delays affecting the F and G lines. The MTA reported that normal service resumed by 1 p.m., but the impact of the incident was felt throughout the day.
Interim NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow suggested that subway surfing might be involved in the latest incident. “This is another avoidable heart-wrenching reminder that riding outside trains is not a game and the subway is not a social media studio,” Crichlow said in a statement. “It should not take more tragic termination of young lives for parents and classmates of those who would climb on top of subway cars to help them comprehend the devastating risk.”
This year, over 100 subway surfing incidents have been reported, with at least two fatalities, according to NYPD data. A similar case in June saw a 15-year-old boy found dead on the tracks in Queens, likely due to subway surfing.
Mayor Eric Adams addressed the incident on social media, expressing his condolences and urging collective action. “It is heartbreaking to hear another life cut short due to subway surfing,” Adams posted on X, formerly Twitter. “Sending my prayers to the family of this young New Yorker. We will continue to do everything we can to discourage this dangerous activity, but we need everyone to join our efforts.”
The NYPD is investigating the incident.
