Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Oakland Park, officials say
A person was struck and killed by a train in Oakland Park on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the area of the 1600 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard around 2:30 p.m. following reports that a train had hit a pedestrian. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives from BSO’s Homicide and Crime Scene units are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. The sheriff’s office has not released the victim’s age, gender or identity.
No additional details were immediately available.
