BRONX, N.Y. — The New York City transit community is mourning the death of Moet McCullum, 41, an NYC Transit construction flagger and mother of three who was fatally struck by a subway train while working near the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station in the Bronx on September 3, 2026.
McCullum had been working for NYC Transit for only 11 months when the fatal workplace accident occurred. She was preparing to establish a track work zone when she was struck by a southbound D train shortly after 11:30 p.m., according to NYC Transit officials.
Her death has brought grief to her family, coworkers and members of Transport Workers Union Local 100, while multiple agencies investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Remembering Moet McCullum
Moet McCullum was remembered as a young transit worker who had recently begun a new chapter in her professional life.
At 41, she was also a mother of three, leaving behind children and other family members following the sudden workplace tragedy.
For her coworkers, McCullum was part of the NYC Transit workforce responsible for helping keep the subway system operating safely.
Her death has therefore affected both her immediate family and the colleagues who worked alongside her.
Moet McCullum Killed Near Yankee Stadium
The fatal accident happened late Thursday night, September 3, near the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium subway station.
McCullum was working on the southbound tracks when the D train approached from the direction of the 167th Street station.
According to transit officials, she was preparing to set up flagging lights for the work area when the train struck her. (abc7ny.com)
The incident prompted an immediate response from NYC Transit personnel and emergency responders.
The investigation is focused on determining exactly what occurred in the moments leading up to the collision.
What Does a Construction Flagger Do?
Construction flaggers working on subway tracks have an important safety responsibility.
Their job includes warning approaching train operators that workers are present in an active work zone.
McCullum was preparing to establish the warning system when she was struck, according to officials and union representatives.
The circumstances have raised questions about how the work zone, warning equipment and approaching train were coordinated.
However, investigators have not yet released a final explanation of what caused the fatal collision.
Investigation Into McCullum’s Death
The National Transportation Safety Board, NYC Transit’s Joint Safety Task Force and TWU Local 100’s Safety Team are investigating the incident.
Officials have emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing.
Union representatives have also cautioned against drawing conclusions before investigators determine what happened.
NYC Transit President Demetrius Crichlow said the agency was working with the union and investigating agencies to establish the cause of the incident.
The investigation may examine the train’s movements, track conditions, warning equipment, work-zone procedures and communications.
Warning Lights and the D Train
According to TWU Local 100, the flagging lights McCullum was setting up were intended to alert approaching trains to the presence of a work crew.
Union officials said the operator of the D train did not report seeing the lights ahead and was traveling at normal speed.
These details are part of the preliminary account and remain subject to the ongoing investigation.
Investigators are expected to examine all available evidence before determining what factors contributed to the collision.
Moet McCullum’s Family
McCullum was a mother of three.
Her family has received condolences from NYC Transit, Transport Workers Union Local 100 and others in the transit community.
The union said McCullum’s family was facing an extraordinarily difficult loss and that coworkers were being asked to keep her loved ones in their thoughts.
McCullum’s twin sister also works for NYC Transit as a conductor, according to ABC7 New York.
The sisters’ connection to the transit system adds another deeply personal dimension to the loss.
NYC Transit Community Mourns
McCullum’s death has resonated throughout the transit workforce.
TWU Local 100 described itself as deeply saddened by the death of its member and extended condolences to her children, family, friends and coworkers.
NYC Transit leadership also met with McCullum’s family following the accident.
For coworkers, the tragedy has highlighted the risks faced by employees working directly on active subway tracks.
A Difficult Loss for Her Coworkers
Transit workers regularly perform jobs in environments where timing, communication and safety procedures are critical.
McCullum had been with NYC Transit for less than a year, but her death has left a lasting impact on those who worked alongside her.
Her colleagues are now mourning a fellow worker while also awaiting the findings of the investigation.
The train crew involved in the incident is also part of the broader investigation and response to the tragedy.
Moet McCullum Obituary and What We Know
The confirmed information currently includes:
- Name: Moet McCullum
- Age: 41
- Home: Brooklyn, New York
- Occupation: NYC Transit construction flagger
- Employment: Approximately 11 months with NYC Transit
- Family: Mother of three
- Date of accident: September 3, 2026
- Time: Shortly after 11:30 p.m.
- Location: 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station, Bronx
- Train: Southbound D train
- Incident: Fatally struck while working on subway tracks
- Investigation: NTSB, NYC Transit Joint Safety Task Force and TWU Local 100 Safety Team
- Funeral arrangements: Not publicly confirmed in the information available
These details may be updated as investigators and McCullum’s family release additional information.
Previous NYC Transit Worker Tragedies
McCullum’s death has also drawn attention to previous incidents involving transit workers on subway tracks.
In November 2023, 57-year-old construction flagger Hilarion Joseph was fatally struck by a D train while working at the 34th Street-Herald Square station.
In 2024, another MTA flagger was seriously injured after being struck by an out-of-service F train in Brooklyn.
The incidents have renewed attention on the safety challenges faced by workers operating around active subway tracks. (abc7ny.com)
Funeral and Memorial Information
At the time of the latest available reporting, specific funeral, visitation or memorial arrangements for Moet McCullum had not been publicly announced.
Additional details may be shared by her family at a later time.
Those wishing to offer condolences should rely on official family or funeral announcements and respect the privacy of McCullum’s children and relatives during this difficult period.
Final Tribute to Moet McCullum
The death of Moet McCullum, 41, has left her family, three children, coworkers and the wider NYC Transit community grieving.
She was beginning a new career with New York City Transit and had spent approximately 11 months working as a construction flagger when she was killed near the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium station.
Her work was intended to help protect crews operating in active subway work zones. The circumstances of the collision are now being examined by multiple investigative agencies.
For those who knew McCullum, however, she was more than her occupation. She was a mother, sister, coworker and loved one whose sudden absence will be felt by many.
Her family now faces the difficult process of mourning while investigators work to determine exactly what happened that night.
May Moet McCullum be remembered with dignity and compassion. May her children, family, friends and coworkers find strength and support as they mourn her loss.
This article is based on information released by NYC Transit, Transport Workers Union Local 100 and published reporting. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may change as authorities release further findings