Man Struck by Trains Twice in 2 Weeks

KTLA News ^ | February 24, 2010

[Oldeconomybuyer]

IRVINE, Calif. -- A man who had his hand severed after being dragged by a Metrolink train two weeks ago was struck again on Tuesday and lived to tell about it, authorities said.

The 57-year-old man claimed he fell from the platform onto the tracks at the Irvine station and was hit by a northbound train Tuesday morning, police said.

The man gave the same explanation after he was hit by a train in Laguna Nigel Feb. 8 and dragged 87 feet, according to Sgt. Mike Meyers of the Irvine Police Department.

The man's left hand was severed at the wrist as a result.

Orange County Sheriff's officials investigated the first incident as an accident. Police are trying to figure out how he ended up on the tracks again.

The man was reportedly hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.

Police said a mental health examination would be requested.

[dfwgator]

Maybe he’s angling to win money in a lawsuit.

[b4its2late]

Police said a mental health examination would be requested.

Good idea.

[ConservativeMind]

It’s this sort of thing that leads me to believe all public transportation should be banned.

People should ride only in their own vehicles. That is what is best for humanity.

[evets]

Police said a mental health examination would be requested.

[FelixFelicis]

Dude... take the bus.

[americanophile]

...sounds like someone who’ll run for Congress next.

[ClearCase_guy]

[BelegStrongbow]

Perhaps he drove a Toyota to the stations?

[Haiku Guy]

Reminds me of the Ameritrade commercial, where the kid says that the odds of winning the Powerball are the same as getting mauled by a Polar Bear and mauled by a Black Bear on the same day...

[FreedomOfExpression]

Not a ping worthy story?

[mikelets456]

Good thing he’s not near an airport...

[Fresh Wind]

When you see a story like this, you can be sure there’s a lawyer involved somewhere.

[NautiNurse]

Perhaps he drove a Chevette, Pinto, or a Yugo.

[Celerity]

..Or the Clintons.

[DJ MacWoW]

Excellent visual aid!

[LadyPilgrim]

Odd ..... :-\

[Waco]

Think I use to know that guy.

[Willie Green]

Perhaps he drove a Chevette, Pinto, or a Yugo.

But the levee was dry?

[G Larry]

Some people are untrainable.......

[headsonpikes]

Don’t sweat it, buddy - third time’s a charm!

[evets]

Or maybe he was drunk...

[DJ MacWoW]

LOL!!! That looks more like stupidity mixed with some kind of chemicals. Keep him away from train platforms. :-D

[Pollster1]

Looks like a potential Darwin Award candidate who’s not even smart enough to get suicide right (so far).

[Eagle Eye]

Police said a mental health examination would be requested.

Two trains too late.

[BelegStrongbow]

Leaving hamburger all over the highway in Mystic, CT. lol

[AngelesCrestHighway]

Pin Ball wizard?

[RedMDer]

[flaglady47]

This guy better be like a cat, if you get my drift.

[RedMDer]

yea, really

[meyer]

Some people are untrainable.......

LOL - on the other hand, this guy appears to be highly trained.