its amazing how foolish people can be, NJT or the DOT recently placed a portable 10 x 10 lighted road sign stating obey the gates. Maybe he was unable to read English!!

Sadly it may have been suicide. I know nothing about this particular case but frequently that is what happens.

The best thing would be to eliminate that crossing and run a fence across it. Vehicle traffic would go around to Main Street and passengers would go over the top like they do at South Amboy. These track crossings are a daily occurence. What percentage of these little adventures are going to be unsuccessful and how many of them ending badly can the public tolerate? Rush hours are a nightmare for vehicles trying to cross the tracks, with people wandering aimlessly into the roadway with a sense of entitlement as they head to the parking lots on the other side. It's an act of God that people aren't struck once a week or even daily.

Very true it may have been a suiccde atempt but people are dumb. I have seen so many of the commuters and others walk around the gate when the train is coming and already at the station. Then what when someone gets hurt it is njt,s fault I think not. Start obeying the rules. Another thing by directing the traffic to main street you will have. More auto accidents people can not drive there for shit. I have seen south amboy and that is a great set up however they did not dirrect all the traffic else where and still made a great change. People really need to stay off the tracks they are not for walking they are for trains to transport us from a to b. I have a friend who was hit and killed by a njt train so I dont take this lightly. I can honestly say it bothers me til this day. Dont get me wrong the walk over head we should have as far as dirrecting traffic to one road would be a nightmare beyond beleif. My parents have been residents of Matawan/Aberdeen since my day was four and since my mom for age 19. I myself have lived there 33 Years and honored to say I would be proud to raise my son there if he were with us. For a small town its one of the best towns.

It was clearly suicide. People go across the tracks when the lights are flashing and the gates are down but you cannot even hear the train. People do not try to run in front of a train that is visible.

Terrible thing to happen to someone but like they said obey the signs ASS

he was like the brother i never had..had to much to drink and never seen it comeing...i love you buddy.now your at peace,,,,,watch over us.see ya on the other side.......kevin

We will all miss you!! Rest in peace! Accidents happen and for the people writing stuff like it was suicide it was not like Kevin said the poor man never seen it coming!! Love you lots your an angel now watching over all of us!! RIP.....Kir

HE was a good friend. we were his family..and it was an Accident. He will be missed..god bless.my friend.until we meet again..you are at pease now...it is so sad..to all the people saying,shit really like kevin said he never seen it coming.we love you,,,rest in peace my friend.....god bless

Lets all remember him for his crazy laugh funny smile and how he would say our names.. I'll miss you my friend. You had a long run rest now my friend.

RIP miguel
he was a good guy he just liked to drink..
so sad..

so sad R.I.P. Miguel, my son liked u as well :(. U were a nice guy and very friendly. :( May u rest in peace

This was not suicide. He loved life and people. He was a good person and a great friend! With a heart of gold! I will miss him! Rest In Peace Miguel you left your mark on cliffwood you will never be forgotten. <3

You can't fix stupid.