Erie Anchor Dies at 42

WICU/WSEE (Erie, PA) anchor Emily Matson has died at just 42 years old.

Matson worked her way up to anchor at the station after working as a reporter and morning show producer.

“I must be dreaming!  An anchor gig in my hometown! I am so happy to be in Erie, telling the stories that impact my neighbors every day,” Matson was quoted as saying in her bio.

The station did not release the cause of her death.

The Coroner's Office ruled the cause of death as suicide. Matson stepped in front of an oncoming train.

If you’re struggling, please reach out to Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988.