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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Fenton

Atlanta public transport CEO dies by suicide after being hit by train

The Atlanta Journal-Consistution

Atlanta’s celebrated transit leader Jeffrey Parker has died, with the news of his passing being announced over the weekend by his former employer.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) – where he served as the CEO – explained that Mr Parker died by suicide after being struck by a train in DeKalb County’s East Lake Station at about 10.30pm, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.

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