Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in Delray Beach
Delray Beach Police are investigating the fatal incident where a Brightline train struck an individual on Friday morning.
According to reports, the incident occurred at the intersection of Southeast 2nd Avenue and Southeast 4th Street shortly after 7 a.m.
The incident occurred on the day when Brightline inaugurated its service route connecting South Florida to Orlando.
Details on the fatal incident
Reports are that Ted White, the public information officer for the Delray Beach Police Department, told WPTV that a person crossing the southbound tracks was struck and killed by the train.
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The train involved in the deadly incident is not the inaugural one bound for Central Florida.
The ceremonial train had left Miami at 6:50 a.m., making its arrival in West Palm Beach by 7:45 a.m.
It was expected to depart for Orlando International Airport about 15 minutes later, but the fatal crash in Delray Beach delayed the route.
