New Details Emerge in Cause of Death of Pennsylvania News Anchor Emily Matson
Emily Matson
A cause of death has reportedly been unveiled for Pennsylvania news anchor Emily Matson, who tragically died in the early morning hours of Monday, Dec. 11. She was 42.
Following the initial reports of Matson's unexpected passing, new details have shed light on the manner of her death, which is now being ruled a suicide, per TMZ.
According to the outlet, the Erie News Now anchor was hit by a train in Fairview Township, where she lived, early on Monday morning. The Erie County Coroner's Office has already investigated the incident, and are said to have determined the cause of her death as suicide.
Matson worked as an anchor for the local news station for 17 years prior to her untimely passing, which was confirmed in a statement by the outlet's parent company, Lilly Broadcasting.
"It is with a very heavy heart that we have learned of the passing of our beloved Erie News Now news anchor Emily Matson," the broadcasting company's statement read. "Emily was a shining light in our newsroom, delivering news with a passion and love she had for the Erie community and Northwest Pennsylvania."
"We loved Emily dearly and our hearts go out to the Matson family and her husband Ryan at this time," the statement concluded.
Matson's colleagues have since been mourning the profound loss with messages online in honor of their late co-worker and friend, including Erie News Now's Jamison Hixenbaugh, who worked with Matson on-and-off for the past 15 years.
Hixenbaugh wrote in an emotional Facebook post that there were "no words" to describe the loss of Matson, while calling her passing "utterly devastating."
"She was one of the most wonderful people I’ve ever met," he wrote. "She was such a talented journalist and anchor, but even more, she was an incredible friend. From being side-splittingly funny and fiesty, to thoughtful and caring…I’m going to miss you Em."
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