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Retired cop struck, killed by train

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GREENWICH, Conn. - A 55-year-old man from Western New York was struck and killed by a train yesterday after he decided to put a coin on the tracks to entertain his family, a Metro-North spokeswoman said.

David Buffa of Ripley, N.Y., was at the Riverside station at noon with his wife, two stepdaughters, a daughter from a previous marriage and her boyfriend, said Marjorie Anders of Metro-North.

Buffa jumped down from the platform to place a coin on the tracks but was unable to get back up before an express train traveling 60 to 75 mph hit and killed him instantly, Anders said.

The conductor of the train blew the whistle but was unable to stop in time to avoid Buffa, she said.

Buffa, who would have turned 56 today, was a retired police officer, Anders said.

Trains were delayed in both directions for about 20 minutes while the tracks were inspected and Buffa's body was removed.

Passengers on the train that hit Buffa were transferred to another train.

Anders said the incident should send a message about the dangers of straying from the safety of the platform.

"Don't go on train tracks. Don't play with trains," she said.

Submitted on 10/15/2007

Submitted by: Anonymous
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Chip said:
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What kid has not thought of putting that coin on the tracks? Fortunately most of them do not wait until the train is there. Thanks for the story


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
I know this train station well. It's he one my dad commuted into NYC from for over 15 years. I can't believe a cop would be stupid enough to jump down from the platform onto the tracks when a train was approaching. I guess some cops aren't quite as intelligent as others.


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