Man found dead in tunnel at Judiciary Square Metro station

By FOX 5 DC Digital Team

Updated April 3, 2023 2:26pm EDT

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority

WASHINGTON (FOX 5 DC) - A death investigation is ongoing after a man was found in a tunnel at the Judiciary Square Metro station.

Metro Transit Police say video shows the man entering the tracks via the endgate. Preliminarily, it appears the man made contact with the third rail and was struck by a train.

Officials are working to ID the cause and manner of death.

Red Line Metro service has been restored.

This is a developing story. Check back with FOX 5 for updates.