Teen injured after hitting beam while subway surfing in Queens: NYPD

Queens Subway Surfing Incident Leaves Teen HospitalizedPhoto bycurbed.com

QUEENS, N.Y. (NYPD) – A teenager was injured while engaging in subway surfing on a southbound No. 7 train near Roosevelt Avenue and 111th Street in Queens on Sunday, according to sources from the NYPD.

Witnesses recounted to police that they observed a group of teenagers, including a 14-year-old boy, engaging in the dangerous activity of subway surfing. The teenager in question reportedly lost his balance and collided with a beam, resulting in him losing consciousness briefly. Concerned bystanders immediately alerted emergency services, who swiftly arrived at the scene and transported him to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst for medical attention. Authorities confirmed the teenager's injuries were attended to at the hospital.

Sources familiar with the investigation disclosed that three of the teenager's friends, who were present during the incident, admitted to participating in subway surfing as well. Subway surfing involves riding on the exterior of a subway car, posing significant risks to the individuals involved and potentially disrupting subway operations.

Subway surfing incidents highlight the dangers associated with unauthorized activities on public transit systems and the importance of adhering to safety regulations. The NYPD continues to emphasize the risks and legal consequences of such actions to prevent future incidents and ensure the safety of all subway passengers.

Authorities urge anyone with information regarding this incident or similar activities to come forward and assist in the investigation. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting the NYPD Crime Stoppers website at crimestoppers.nypdonline.org, or using the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app.

Follow me for more NYC news updates