As previously reported, last Wednesday, December 18, a man was hit by an oncoming F Train on the Queens bound track of the Roosevelt Island subway station. According to the FDNY Chief at the scene:
... approximately 15:53 hours today, we had a person struck by a Queens bound train heading towards Queens Plaza.
The train rolled over the patient by about two cars. Patient was quickly removed by FD units to waiting EMS bus and is now being transported to a local hospital in Manhattan.
PD is investigating the circumstances as to what happened.... injuries are serious at this moment...
During the December 19 Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Board of Directors meeting, RIOC Public Safety Department Chief Kevin Brown reported that the man accidentally slipped on the platform falling to the tracks and went underneath the train. He suffered a severed leg when hit by the oncoming F train. The man was not a Roosevelt Island resident according to the Chief.
Chief Brown added that the people on the platform who witnessed the incident were affected by the incident.
I asked the NYPD today:
I am following up on the December 18 incident at the Roosevelt Island Subway Station where a man was struck by the F Train on the Queens bound platform. At the time, the DCPI said no criminality was suspected and that incident is still being investigated.
Is there any update on the investigation regarding what happened and the injuries sustained by the victim? I'm told the man slipped as the train was coming into the station and that his leg was severed. Is that true?
Do you have any more information about the incident?
A NYPD spokesperson replied:
On Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at approximately 1550 hours, police responded to a 911 call for an aided individual at the Roosevelt Island subway station on the F line, within the confines of the 114 Precinct/Transit District 20. Upon arrival, officers observed a 45-year-old male on the roadbed with injuries indicative of falling from an elevated position. EMS responded and transported the individual to Bellevue in stable condition. No criminality is suspected at this time.
I spoke with the FDNY Chief at the scene of the Roosevelt Island subway station incident. According to the Chief:
... approximately 15:53 hours
today, we had a person struck by a Queens
bound train heading towards Queens Plaza.
The train rolled over the patient by
about two cars. Patient was quickly
removed by FD units to waiting EMS
bus and is now being transported to a local
hospital in Manhattan.
PD is investigating the
circumstances as to what happened.... injuries are serious at this moment...
The Chief added that the FDNY responded in it normal response time:
Being Roosevelt Island it's a little bit longer because of the greater distance from Queens.
According to a NYPD spokesperson:
A male in his 50's was struck by a Queens bound train and taken to hospital in stable condition. At this time, no criminality is suspected. The incident is still being investigated.
Subway service was disrupted and riders had to use the Q102 bus
Good evening. There are still delays/longer waits for F trains after someone was struck by a train at Roosevelt Island, F trains were rerouted in both directions. We do apologize for a long wait. ^JP
This morning, a man fell from the Roosevelt Island F Train subway station platform onto the Tracks.
There is no F service between 57 St and 21 St-Queensbridge in either direction while emergency teams respond to a person who fell onto the tracks at Roosevelt Island.
F trains are running on the M line between 47-50 Sts-Rockefeller Ctr and 36 St in both directions. pic.twitter.com/kZyQUE8Zh1
— NYCT Subway. Wear a Mask. (@NYCTSubway) March 2, 2021
According to a MTA spokesperson:
At approx. 9:47 a.m. a person fell onto the tracks at Roosevelt Island. Normal service resumed at 10:37 a.m.
A FDNY spokesperson adds
Units responded to 449 main st/Roosevelt Island for a report of a trauma/man under train at 09:53 .Power was shut off and victim was removed from the track.
1 patient transported to Cornell
A Tipster shares video of emergency workers rescuing the man stuck under F Train.
The cause of man falling onto tracks is unknown at this time.
When asked this afternoon, the NYPD had no record of the incident.
UPDATE 3/3 - According to NYPD spokesperson:
On March 2, 2021 at 09:50am in the confines of the 114th Precinct there was a 911 call of a man under at the Roosevelt Island Subway station on the F line.
Police responded to the scene where an aided male fell to the roadbed. Aided was removed from the roadbed conscious and alert with a possible broken leg. Aided did not make contact with the train. Aided was removed from the scene by EMS to Cornell Hospital.
No criminality is suspected.
The man appeared to have fainted and fell to the roadbed.
You tube Video of Man being pulled up from Subway tracks after having fallen from platform for illustrative purposes only. Not actual Roosevelt Island incident
On Saturday night, I noticed several Fire and Police Department vehicles parked next to the Roosevelt Island subway station and inquired of an officer what was happening. He told me that a person fell onto the subway tracks and was being transported to the hospital. Saturday's Roosevelt Island Public Safety report adds this:
Aided- Person fell in the subway tracks and removed by Anonomos person. Aided sustained injury to shin and was transported to the Hospital by EMS.
In the back of every subway rider's mind, at one time or another, is the concern of being pushed or falling onto the subway tracks. At the same time we also wonder what we would do if this happened to someone else in our presence. Would we be willing and able to help that person off the subway track and back onto the platform even if there was an oncoming train approaching? At least in Saturday's Roosevelt Island incident there was an anonymous person willing to do so. Good job to whoever was responsible!
Other public safety incidents on Roosevelt Island this past week included a summons for repeated and excessive spitting (8/15), an unauthorized move out at Manhattan Park (8/16), an investigation into a bus driver not picking up a passenger (8/15) and breaking up a fight between two groups at the basketball court (8/13).
The Roosevelt Island Daily Public Safety Incidents for 8/11 - 8/18/08 are below and for some contrast, here's a report from Curbed on "Pandamonium"at Bedford Avenue in Williamsburg last Saturday night.
8/11/08-7:00 AM to 8/12/08-7:00 AM
Alarm Response/Unsecured Premise-School checked by PSD in order. School Personnel notified. It was checked until secured by School Personnel.
Domestic Dispute- PSD and NYPD responded. No injuries. NYPD prepared a report.
Investigation- Unknown person threw garbage on to a patio. Search for the subject yielded negative results. U'S notified.
Criminal Mischief- Door lock tampered with. No entry. search for the subject yielded negative results. U'S replaced the lock.
Criminal Mischief- Broken Window. Search for the subject yielded negative results. U'S Super notified.
Hazardous Condition- Broken Avac chute door unsecured wire box. U'S Super notified.
Hazardous Condition- Smell of gas. PSD and U'S responded. U'S corrected condition with the stove. No injuries.
Alcohol Open Container/Unlawful Possession of Marijuana- Subject arrested by PSD.
Aided- 3 Males stuck in an elevator. Central Parking and PSD got the out. No injuries and EMS refused. The elevator was put out of service.
Oder of Protection- NYPD served papers to the subject. He was then removed by NYPD. Later the subject returns and is arrested by PSD.
8/12/08-70:00 AM to 8/13/08-7:00 AM
Aided-An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Investigation- NYPD notified of possible missing. But mother wanted to wait to see if teenager returns. NYPD report refused.
Vehicle Damage- A vehicle parking caused minor damage. Owners will handle the situation on their own. No injuries. NYPD refused.
Graffiti- In handball courts and the basketball courts. Search for the subject yielded negative results and Grounds notified and corrected the condition.
Graffiti- On the 4th floor. Search for the subject yielded negative results. UA notified.
Petit larceny- A child's Bicycle was taken. Search for the Subject and bicycle yielded negative results.
NYPD refused.
Criminal Possession of Marijuana- Subject searched and a forged green card was found. NYPD arrested the subject.
Unsecured vehicle- Owner notified and secured the vehicle.
Family Dispute- Between mother and daughter over curfew. PSD responded matter resolved. No injuries.
Alcohol Open Container-Subject arrested by PSD.
Graffiti- In stairwell 4 "W". Search for the subject yielded negative results. UA notified.
Unsecured Premise- Stairwell door to building found open. Search for the subject yielded negative results. UA notified.
0700 hrs. 8/13/08. tru 0700 hrs. 8/14/08.
Unsecured Premisses - Officer observed rear stairwell door left open. Search made with negative results
Aided - Female reported having Stomach pains. EMS transported to hospital.
Aided - Female reported having chest pains on the RIOC red bus, also pregnant. EMS transported to hospital.
Missing Person - NYPD and PSD made search for group home youth with negative results. PSD observed youth on Main St and escorted back. NYPD Notified.
Found Property - Anon male reported to Officer book left behind. Secured in PSD.
Aided - Doorman called PSD officer requesting officer for a 6 yr old female child. Upon arrival father on scene reported she fell hitting door causing injuries to head. EMS transported to hospital.
Aided - PSD Officer reported he stepped off curb into a hole in the road causing pain to the left ankle. Transported to the Hospital.
Hazardous Condition - Female tenant reported to a PSD Officer tenant above her was throwing objects into her patio. Officer observed rubbish in patio. Super advised.
Fight/Dispute PSD Officer observed two groups of Youths playing basketball, fighting. Officer requested additional Officers, upon arrival groups of youths dispersed.
0700 hrs 08/14/08 - 0700 hrs 08/15/08
Missing persons - NYPD reported that two youths ran away from group home on Island. Search was made with negative results.
Open container - PSD officers observed two subjects drinking alcohol in public. Both subjects were issued summonses
8/15/08-7:00 AM to 8/16/08-7:00 AM
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Criminal Mischief- Window shattered in a vehicle. Search for the subject yielded negative results NYPD refused.
Trespass- PSD arrested a subject.
Criminal Mischief- Window of Vehicle was broken. Search for the subject yielded negative results. Complainant to notify NYPD.
Criminal Mischief- Vehicle scratched. Complainant stated it was there a few days. It may have occurred off Island. NYPD refused.
Alcohol/Open Container- Subject arrested by PSD.
Criminal Mischief- Bus Shelter's two windows scattered. Caution tape placed on it. Search conducted for the subject with negative results. RIOC Notified.
Investigation- Complaint that BUS Driver did not pick up a passenger. Bus Supervisor notified.
Spitting- Subject warned numerous times. But he continued to do so and was issued a summon.
Unlawful Possession of Marijuana/Open Container/Littering in Public- Subject arrested by PSD.
Alcohol Open Container/Littering in public/Unreasonable Noise from Vehicle-2 Subjects arrested by PSD.
8/16/08-7:00 AM to 8/17/08-7:00 AM
Unauthorized Move Out- PSD and Mann Park Supr responded and corrected the condition.
Lost Property- A wallet. Owner retrieved it in store. Money was missing. Store Owner gave owner money which was left on the counter.
Alcohol Open Container- 3 subjects arrested by PSD.
Aided- During a baseball game a youth sustained an a laceration to forehead and was transported to the Hospital by EMS.
Violation of an Order of Protection- Subject entered apt and threatened spouse. PSD responded and conducted a search for him with negative results. NYPD responded and report was done.
Alcohol Open Container- 2 subjects arrested by PSD.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Aided- Person fell in the subway tracks and removed by Anonomos person. Aided sustained injury to shin and was transported to the Hospital by EMS.
Unlawful possession of Marijuana- Subject arrested by PSD.
Assisted in Arrest by NYPD- PSD assisted NYPD on an arrest.
Domestic Incident Report- PSD and NYPD responded. No injuries. NYPD did report.
Open Container Alcohol/ Disorderly Conduct- 4 subjects arrested by PSD.
Damaged Property-Bench rotted out due to normal ware and tear( water from the west sea wall). Caution tape put around it. RIOC to be notified.
Criminal Mischief/Disorderly Conduct/ Aided- a subject arrested by PSD. Another subject complained of chest pain and EMS responded. Transport to the Hospital was refused. The third subject could not be identified by witness.
8/17/08-7:00 AM to 8/18/08-7:00 AM
Family Dispute- PSD and NYPD responded. No injuries. NYPD report done.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Aided- An ill person was taken to the Hospital by EMS.
Unsecured Vehicle- Window open. Unable to notify the owner. PSD periodically checked the vehicle.
Hazardous Condition- Gasoline Container with a quart of gasoline in the building. It was removed and taken to the Mini Bus Garage.
Suspicious person- Exited stairwell door. PSD responded and male had left. NYPD refused.
Criminal Mischief- Broken glass and door kicked in. PSD posted. RIOC to be notified.
MTA is reporting that there will be regular Roosevelt Island F Train service in both directions this weekend. Unfortunately, there is a Tram advisory for Sunday morning through early afternoon. From RIOC:
On Sunday, April 13th, 2008. The Tramway will be shutdown from 6AM to 2 PM. This schedule is necessary in order to perform cabin rescue and evacuation drills.. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this change.
No complaint here. We do not want a repeat of the April 18-19, 2006 fiasco when Roosevelt Island tram passengers were stuck overnight dangling over the East River depicted here in NY Times video. Below is NY 1 video recap of incident and follow up safety tests.
Roosevelt Island is a mixed income, racially diverse waterfront community situated in the East River of New York City between Manhattan and Queens and is jurisdictionally part of Manhattan. The Roosevelt Island Tramway, which connects Roosevelt Island to the rest of Manhattan, has become the iconic symbol of Roosevelt Island to its residents.
The Purpose of this Blog is to provide accurate and timely information about Roosevelt Island as well as a forum for residents to express opinions and engage in a dialogue to improve our community.
