Broward County, FL (March 17, 2020) - A woman is dead after her car was struck by a Brightline train at a crossing near Pompano Beach. The incident occurred around 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17th.
Police and rescue workers responded to the crash in the 600 block of North Dixie Highway. According to reports, the woman was driving a white Acura. The train collided with the passenger side of the vehicle at the crossing. The woman died of her injuries. She has not been identified at this time.
The Pompano Beach Fire Rescue and Broward Sheriff's Office worked the scene of the crash. An investigation is ongoing at this time.
Florida reported approximately 3,000 fatalities due to traffic crashes last year. This number involved those involved in crashes with other vehicles, as well as other types of crashes, such as train crashes. While accidents involving vehicles and trains certainly do not occur as often, they are often more deadly than a crash between cars. The speed, power, and force of a collision with a train frequently lead to serious injuries and death for the victim.
Our thoughts go out to those family members affected by this tragic incident in Broward County.
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