Port Jervis man killed by commuter train

A tragic accident involving a Metro North Commuter train took the life of 53 year old John Erik Evans Tuesday Night. According to a statement by Port Jervis Police Chief William Worden: "We have reason to believe the victim was attempting to take control of his pet dog that was running in the vicinity of the tracks at the time he was accidentally struck by the commuter train." Record on line is reporting Evans was an Army veteran who really loved his dogs.

Sources: New Jersey Herald and Record on line


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