Crime & Safety
Mineola Man Killed at Mineola LIRR Station Tuesday Morning
Victim identified as George Hahn, 66, of Mineola.
This story was updated on March 19 at 11:45 p.m.
A Mineola resident was killed at the Mineola LIRR station Tuesday morning after reportedly jumping onto the tracks during the morning commute.
According to an MTA spokesperson, George Hahn, 66, reportedly jumped from the westbound platform in front of a train in front of the station house at about 8:40 a.m. and was killed instantly.
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Power to the tracks was shutdown to the westbound side, but eastbound traffic still had power.
As of 10:30 a.m., the Ronkonkoma, Port Jefferson and Oyster Bay branches are operating at 10- to 15-minute delays westbound and 45-minute delays eastbound.
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