Suspect arrested after pushing 2 men onto tracks at Manhattan station – NBC New York

Published
March 10, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Manhattan, New York
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Incident type
Assault, Fall, Transit

Summary

Bus Crash Manhattan New York in Manhattan, New York: A suspect (Bairon Hernandez) pushed two men onto subway tracks at the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street station, causing both to fall and sustain injuries. Richard Williams was hospitalized with critical injuries, while John Rodriguez received less severe treatment. The incident was deemed random and unprovoked by police.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
John Rodriguez Named in reporting
Richard Williams Named in reporting

Original reporting

Suspect arrested after pushing 2 men onto tracks at Manhattan station – NBC New York

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