CONCORD, Mass. (WHDH) – Officials confirmed that the teen who was struck by a Commuter Rail train in Concord Friday has died as a result of his injuries.
Parents and kids visited a growing memorial at the West Concord train station Sunday to pay their respects to 15-year-old Dylan Smyth.
Authorities said Smyth was riding his bike from one side of the station to the other when he was hit. The incident happened just before 8 p.m. on Friday night. He was airlifted to Mass General Hospital.
Smyth’s school, Concord-Carlisle High School, was quick to respond in the wake of the tragedy. The school set up grief counseling for friends and classmates.
In a letter to parents sent out Saturday night, Principal Michael Mastrullo said: “This loss is sure to raise many emotions, concerns, and questions for our entire school, especially students and staff who were close to Dylan. I encourage you to openly discuss with your child their reactions and feelings regarding the death of Dylan.”
Transit Police say there doesn’t appear to be any foul play or mechanical malfunctions. They said it appears to be a tragic accident.
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