Palm Beach County, FL (October 19, 2018) - A person is dead after being struck by a train in Palm Beach County on Thursday, October 18th.
The crash happened on an off-ramp on Sixth Avenue South and Interstate 95. The ramp was closed down immediately following the crash. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is currently investigating the accident. The deceased victim has not been identified at this time. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office says the man laid down in front of a Tri-Rail train just before it hit him.
There is no additional information available at this time.
Our thoughts go out to the family of the person killed in this tragic accident. At Rubenstein Law, we know how difficult it is to lose a loved one in a transportation accident. Although not as common as car accidents, people across our state lose their lives each year in accidents involving trains. A close examination of the circumstances surrounding the crash must be conducted in order to determine why the accident occurred and what, if any, steps could have been taken to avoid the tragedy from occurring.
If you have lost a loved one in a transportation accident caused by the negligence of another, our Florida wrongful death attorneys can help. We offer free consultations to all accident victims. To speak with us, call 1-800 FL-Legal.
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