A man in a wheelchair was fatally struck by a train in the Bronx last night. According to police, Ronald Paige, 66, was struck by a northbound 2 train around 8:50 p.m. Saturday at the Intervale Avenue station at Intervale and Westchester Avenues. Cops say he "rolled himself into the oncoming train."
Paige was taken to Bronx Lebanon Hospital, where he was declared dead. Although it's yet to be determined whether the man purposefully or accidentally rolled into the train, an NYPD spokesman said, "No one pushed him into the train, it's not a crime." The medical examiner will determine cause of death.
If someone you know exhibits warning signs of suicide: do not leave the person alone; remove any firearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt; and call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional.
