West Palm Beach, FL (September 7, 2019) - A person died on Friday, September 6th after being hit by a train in West Palm Beach. The incident took place around 9:00 p.m. near Avon Road and Belvedere Road.
According to police, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released the identity of the deceased victim at this time. The road was closed off near the crash scene as investigators looked into the circumstances of the crash. The railroad crossings in the area were also closed for several hours.
No further details surrounding the circumstances of the accident have been released at this time.
We offer our condolences to the family of the victim killed in this train crash in West Palm Beach.
Although most fatal accidents in Florida involve vehicles, some crashes also involve trains. Fatal train crashes are reported regularly across our state and result in many deaths annually. When a train crash occurs, a close investigation of the scene and the crash itself must be undertaken. Train accident liability can be especially complicated by the fact that it may be difficult to determine the owner of the train and the proper party to bring suit against in the event of a crash.
At Rubenstein Law, our Florida personal injury attorneys bring decades of experience to your case. You can rely on our skills to help you gain the needed compensation following a serious accident. For a free consultation with a member of our team, please call us at any time at 1-800 FL-Legal.
Rubenstein Law is dedicated to serving individuals & families injured by the negligence of others. We know first-hand the heartbreak that can be left behind after an accident. In our news blog, we write about cases of personal injury relevant to our line of work, and we report on news of judgments and appellate cases that affect the rights of personal injury claimants. We feel a responsibility to raise awareness of the injury and tragic loss of life occurring across our state every day.
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