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Story summary
- Police say a Brooklyn man was dragged to death by an A train at Utica Avenue station.
- The incident occurred at about 5:48 p.m. on September 29, 2026 as the train doors closed.
- The victim was identified as Yaw Boahene, a 47-year-old Brooklyn resident.
- Witnesses said his backpack became caught in the doors, pulling him onto the platform and tracks.
- Paramedics pronounced Boahene dead at the scene shortly after 6 p.m.