Robinson Lalin tragically died in 2022 after getting his arm caught in the doors of a Red Line train. Witnesses reported him desperately attempting to get the operator's attention as the train departed, ultimately leading to severe injuries and his death. Following the tragedy, Lalin's family sued the MBTA for suffering and pain endured prior to his death. A National Transportation Safety Board investigation revealed that a door malfunction due to a short circuit and operator error contributed to the incident, highlighting significant safety protocol failures.
"Prior to his death, and while he was being trapped and dragged to his death by the MBTA train, Mr. Lalin's body was damaged and dismembered, and he experienced great pain of body and anguish of mind resulting in his conscious pain and suffering prior to his death."
A National Transportation Safety Board investigation found that the doors malfunctioned due to a short circuit. A safety mechanism designed to prevent the train from moving while doors remained opened did not work as intended due to the short circuit.
Investigators also said that a camera monitor used by the train operator had a 19-foot blind spot that prevented her from seeing where Lalin got stuck in the doors.
The train did not stop, and Lalin collided with a wall at the end of the platform. Police found his body 75 feet inside the tunnel.
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