Miami, FL (July 31, 2018) – A Tri-Rail train accident took place on Sunday in North Miami Beach that led to the death of one pedestrian. Authorities said the pedestrian was struck in the area of Ives Dairy Road.
The Miami-Dade Police responded to the area of 20101 Northeast 16th Place on the report of an injured person. The victim, whose name has not yet been released, was identified as an adult male. Fire Rescue said he lost his life at the scene.
There were 105 passengers on board the train at the time of the crash, though none of them were injured. Buses were dispatched to the scene to continue people to their destinations.
Miami-Dade homicide detective officials are currently investigating.
Pedestrians lose their lives in a variety of accidents every year. The dangers are not just limited to our roadways but also our train tracks. Every year, 10,000 pedestrians will be injured in accidents and two people will lose their lives daily. We offer our condolences to you if you have lost a loved one in a pedestrian accident.
The moments and days following an accident can be a scary and overwhelming time for you and your family. This is true no matter how serious the accident. Protect yourself and let us put our skills and experience to work for you. We are waiting to hear from you at Rubenstein Law.
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