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Pedestrian dies following collision with FEC train

By Santana Salmon··1 min read
Pedestrian dies following collision with FEC train
Key Points(5)
  • The Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and an FEC train.
  • According to reports at approximately 9:48 p.m.
  • on Monday, January 16, Broward Regional Communications received a report of a crash involving an FEC train and a pedestrian in the area of Griffin Road and Federal Highway in Dania Beach.
  • BSO deputies and<a href="https://www.sheriff.org/FR/Pages/Home.aspx"> Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue</a> responded to the scene.
  • According to homicide investigators, the pedestrian walked on to the<a href="https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/local-news/florida-high-speed-train-gets-grant-to-improve-safety/"> train tracks</a> into the path of the oncoming train.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and an FEC train.

According to reports at approximately 9:48 p.m. on Monday, January 16, Broward Regional Communications received a report of a crash involving an FEC train and a pedestrian in the area of Griffin Road and Federal Highway in Dania Beach. BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded to the scene.

According to homicide investigators, the pedestrian walked on to the train tracks into the path of the oncoming train. The pedestrian was struck and was pronounced dead on scene. The pedestrian has not yet been identified.

BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene units responded to the incident and are continuing to investigate.

 

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