Community in Shock as Local News Anchor Emily Matsons Cause of Death Revealed

Community in Shock as Local News Anchor Emily Matsons Cause of Death Revealed On Tuesday, the county coroner officially declared suicide as the cause of death for Emily Matson, a Pennsylvania news anchor who tragically lost her life after being struck by a train on Monday morning in Fairview Township.

Community in Shock as Local News Anchor Emily Matson’s Cause of Death Revealed

On Tuesday, the county coroner officially declared suicide as the cause of death for Emily Matson, a Pennsylvania news anchor who tragically lost her life after being struck by a train on Monday morning in Fairview Township.

What Happened To Emily Matson?

Erie County Coroner Lyell Cook stated that the evidence surrounding the 42-year-old local news anchor’s death was “unquestionable,” as reported by The Erie Times-News and The New York Post.

Expressing deep shock and overwhelming emotions, Erie News Now News Director Scott MacDowell paid tribute to Emily Matson.

He described her passing as a profound shock.

A statement released on Monday by Erie News Now’s parent company, the Lilly Broadcasting family, conveyed the heavy hearts of the newsroom over the loss of their beloved news anchor.

The statement highlighted Emily’s passion and love for delivering news to the Erie community and Northwest Pennsylvania.

The Lilly Broadcasting family extended their condolences to the Matson family and Emily’s husband, Ryan.

The news of Emily Matson’s passing prompted numerous tributes from colleagues and officials, with Erie News Now reporter Jamison Hixenbaugh expressing the devastating nature of the loss, stating, “There are no words to describe the loss of Emily.”

In light of this tragic event, the statement concludes with a compassionate reminder for those facing suicidal thoughts to seek help from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by dialing or texting 988.

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