ATLANTA — Jeffrey Parker, who led the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority during a time of expansion and then during the pandemic when public transportation ridership plummeted, has died, the agency announced.
A spokesperson for the agency, Stephany Fisher, said that Parker killed himself when he was struck by a train in the East Lake Station in DeKalb County at about 10:30 p.m. Friday.
“He was an outstanding leader and steward of MARTA whose passing leaves us all heartbroken,” MARTA Chairwoman Rita Scott said in a statement posted on the agency’s website. “We are devastated at this loss as we valued Jeff’s leadership and looked forward to him bringing his vision for transit to fruition. The entire metro Atlanta region owes him a debt of gratitude for his transformational efforts and we will not stop working to build on the foundation he created.”
Others expressed their condolences, including Gov. Brian Kemp, who tweeted that Parker “had an incredible mind for transportation and logistics and a heart for people.”
He killed himself when he was struck by a train?
Yeah, he jumped in front of the train. Hence killing himself.
I go back to 143pm – he killed himself when struck by a train?
Article doesn’t mention if he jumped – hence forcefully killing himself. If he was pushed, then he was murdered, if he wasn’t looking it is then an accident.
He died yes, but how? Accident, suicide or murder.
Put forth effort and read more than this one blog. You’ll find the answers. I believe in you.
Unless you’re some Jake Day apostle.
“had an incredible mind for transportation and logistics and a heart for people.”
And used it!
He matches the hiring profile to take over management of Ocean city’s Transportation: Great Talent and dead.
Think about that.