Phoenix transit police save the day

Posted on 09. Mar, 2010 by Tony Arranaga in News

Two assistants with the City of Phoenix Transit Police are being called heroes for rescuing a man who fell off a light-rail platform, onto the tracks and in the path of  an approaching train.  According to news reports, the man appeared intoxicated while standing on the Thomas and Central station last week.  The police assistants happened to be on the platform as well, and saw the man as he fell off the platform. You can see the surveillance video here and read the story on KPHO-TV:

Police said the man was extremely intoxicated when he stumbled on the light rail platform near Central Avenue and Thomas Road, and fell head first onto the tracks. A train was heading right for him.

Many people are just now hearing about the story this week, so I thought I would post with a little update:  plans are in the works to possibly honor Matthew Brandt and Terrell Granberry with an award, and don’t be surprised if you see more of these two guys on TV in the near future!

Tags: Downtown, drunk, intoxicated, METRO, Phoenix, police, rescue, tracks, transit