Deerfield-News.com-Deerfield Beach,Fl- We have covered many of the incidents involving Cars or Pedestrians v Train. This week as we reported two more individuals lost their lives First in Deerfield Beach and then in Palm Beach County. Below is the narrative BSO released regarding the Deerfield Beach incident. Again, we understand that most of these incidents are either Suicide by Train or someone trying to beat the gate of a train and losing their life. A total of 111 people have died since 2018.
Source-BSO-
PEDESTRIAN DIES IN TRAIN COLLISION
- PIO Number:
- 24-8-15
- BSO Case Number:
- 10-2408-001097
- Date:
- Aug. 7, 2024
- Time:
- 3:44 p.m.
- Jurisdiction:
- Deerfield Beach
- Place of Occurrence:
- 1500 South Dixie Highway, Deerfield Beach
- Pedestrian:
- Adult male, unidentified (DECEASED)
- Suspect:
- N/A
- Description of Incident:
The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian after he was struck by a train.
At approximately 3:45 p.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 7, Broward County Regional Communications received a report of a crash involving a train and a pedestrian near the 1500 block of South Dixie Highway in Deerfield Beach. BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded. On scene, emergency crews learned an individual had been struck by a Brightline train. BSO’s Traffic Homicide detectives responded to investigate.
According to investigators, the adult male pedestrian was walking eastbound while the train was traveling southbound on the east set of tracks. As the train approached the grade crossing, the safety equipment at the crossing activated – the lights and bells turned on and the safety gates lowered. The pedestrian ignored the active safety equipment and walked across the tracks. The pedestrian was then struck by the train. Paramedics pronounced the adult male deceased on scene.
The investigation is ongoing.
INVESTIGATORS:
Dets. G. Tonna, M. Wiley & S. Portoro, THI
Dets. S. Strzalkowski & C. Greetham, THI
THIS REPORT BY:
Carey Codd/Sr. PIO
8/9/2024 1345
Sgt. R. Hager, THI
Deerfield Beach, BSFR
