Dad-of-two Harold Riley, 50, from Virginia, United States, unfortunately passed away on Monday after he stepped off the Metro station in Dunn Loring Station when a leash connected him ended up being caught.
He was dragged down to the platform tracks at around 1.30pm as the guy’s dog stayed on the train.
Despite life-saving treatment he was noticable dead after being required to medical facility, according to the Metro Transit Police Department.
Police claim they carried out 2 safety checks prior to the train left with the victim standing 450ft far from the operator.
Metro Transit Police said family pets that are not service animals can just be given the stations and vehicles when positioned inside providers.
Train services were suspended for almost 90 minutes in between Vienna and West Falls Church.
The Metro Transit Police said in a declaration: “Shortly prior to 1.30pm (on Wednesday), Metro got a report of an individual struck by a train at Dunn Loring Station.
“The man was carried to the medical facility, however sadly caught his injuries.
“While the examination is still continuous, video appears to reveal the event took place roughly 450 feet far from the operator taxi.
“The train operator carried out 2 safe door checks prior to moving the train.
“The departed cleared the train and was on the platform far from car, however upon closer evaluation, a leash seems connected to the individual, which was sadly captured in the door, leaving a dog without any ID within the car.
“This blockage triggered the specific to be dragged out the platform and onto the tracks.
“The dog, which does not seem a service animal, remains in cops care.”
Harold’s family declare the dog, called Daisy, was a service dog however cops have actually declined those claims.
Safety commission spokesperson Max Smith revealed to the Washington Post tube doors can just be by hand opened by train operators as there are no automatic doors.
In addition, he said sensing units that spot products remain in location however trains will not stop unless the product is the size of a body part.
The Washington Metrorail Safety Commission verified they are examining the event.