Powell BART Station Murder: Man accused of pushing 74-year-old Corazon Dandan of Daly City in front of oncoming BART train to face trial

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — A 49-year-old homeless man has been charged with murder after he pushed a woman in front of a BART train.

District Attorney Brooke Jenkins says a man intentionally killed 74-year-old Corazon Dandan of Daly City by pushing her in front of an oncoming train at the Powell Street BART station Monday night.

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He was also charged with causing grievous bodily harm to a defenceless person and with intentionally killing a woman while he waited.

According to prosecutors, Dandan suffered serious head injuries and fell onto the platform.

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Her family told ABC7 News she was returning home after working a night shift as a telephone operator at the Marriott Hotel in Union Square.

She was taken to hospital, where she died as a result of her injuries.

The suspect is scheduled to be questioned on Friday; he will remain in custody.

Bay City News contributed to this article

Editor’s Note: ABC7 has chosen not to release the suspect’s name until he is charged.

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