Somerville, Massachusetts — Officials have determined the cause of death for a Massachusetts father of two who died following a tragic escalator accident at a subway station earlier this year, shedding new light on the circumstances that led to his fatal injuries.
According to the Massachusetts Office of the Medical Examiner, Steven McCluskey, 40, died after his clothing became caught in an escalator at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Davis Station in Somerville on February 27.
The medical examiner ruled his death an accident.
Medical Examiner Details Fatal Injuries
Officials said McCluskey was strangled by his clothing after becoming trapped at the base of the escalator, cutting off oxygen to his brain…