New York volleyball coach accused of raping teen died by suicide: Cops

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A former New York high school volleyball coach accused of raping a teen player died by suicide after stepping in front of a moving Long Island Rail Road train, authorities said.

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Jason Maser, 22, was fatally hit by a train at about 10:35 p.m. on Friday near the Syosset station after he “intentionally” walked onto the tracks at the Woodbury Rd. crossing, MTA Police Department spokesperson Michael Cortez said in a statement.

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He was pronounced dead at the scene and it was determined that he left a suicide note behind, Cortez said, according to the New York Post.

The Long Island resident’s death came as he was facing charges of third-degree rape and criminal sex act, Newsday reported.

The former part-time coach at Sacred Heart Academy allegedly raped a 15-year-old girl at least twice while inside his Jeep on Feb. 7 and March 7, police and a criminal complaint reportedly said.

Maser also previously coached at B&B Volleyball Club, where the victim played as well, CBS 2 reported. The club cut ties with him when the organization became aware of the allegations.

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