VIDEO SHOWS MAN DRAGGED BY RTD TRAIN

A man trapped under and dragged by an RTD light rail train is asking RTD to cover his medical bills, and he says the video of the whole thing shows why they should.

Sam Hynes’ bike became stuck in the train door as he got off the light rail train at the Colfax at Auraria stop March 19, 2017. Hynes freed his bicycle and got off the train. The man’s attorney says he then lost his balance and fell. He became trapped between the train platform and the outer edge of the train.

Video from platform security cameras show Hynes being dragged until he hits what appears to be a wheelchair ramp and is dislodged.

According to the police report, paramedics and an ambulance were called to the scene, and Hynes was rushed to a hospital.

Hynes suffered a rib fracture, the report says. His attorney, David Krivit, said Hynes also suffered a broken arm.

RTD spokesman Scott Reed declined to discuss the case this week, noting that Hynes is pursuing a claim against RTD.