
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A 36-year-old man was sentenced to 18 years in state prison for throwing his girlfriend in front of an oncoming train at a Lower Manhattan station in 2024.
According to court documents, at approximately 10:20 a.m. on March 9, 2024, Christian Valdez and his 29-year-old girlfriend were arguing on the platform of the 2/3 train line at the Fulton Street station.
As a downtown train was coming into the station, Valdez threw his girlfriend towards the tracks, officials said.
Several eyewitnesses called 911 to report the incident. Upon arrival, officers found the victim underneath the train, authorities said.
The victim was rushed to the hospital, where both of her legs had to be amputated. She also suffered from fractures to her ribs and a blood clot in her lungs, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said.
Valdez left the station and fled to New Jersey. He was arrested a few hours later after returning to the City, wearing the same clothing from the incident.
Valdez pleaded guilty to one count of attempted murder on June 13.
“Christian Valdez will serve nearly two decades in prison following his conviction for committing a life-threatening act of domestic violence in our transit system,” Bragg said. “As a result of this extremely serious attack, the victim has permanent physical injuries, and experiences emotional trauma. I hope the resolution of this case offers her some sense of justice.”