Queens ‘Subway Surfer’ Dead After Hits Head On Metal Pole While Surfing Train Saturday

QUEENS, NY. (THECOUNT) — A subway surfer died Saturday night while riding atop a train in Queens, say authorities.

The fatal incident occurred about 9:30 p.m. Saturday night, according to MTA officials.

The surfer appears to have struck his head on a piece of metal over the tracks, said police. He was found 20 feet beyond the station, said cops, reports NYDailyNews.

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