West Palm Beach, FL (March 4, 2020) - A pedestrian was killed in a train crash that took place in Palm Beach County on Tuesday, March 3rd. The crash happened along Northlake Boulevard near Old Dixie Road.
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, the person was walking near the Florida East Coast Railway tracks when the incident occurred. First responders pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. The victim's identity was not immediately released. The Palm Beach County Fire Rescue assisted at the scene.
No further details are available at this time.
Fatal accidents are reported multiple times per day in our state. Although most fatal crashes involve vehicles or pedestrians, some crashes involve other types of vehicles, including trains. When a train accident takes place, a thorough investigation must be undertaken in order to determine exactly how the crash took place and who is ultimately responsible for the collision. Train accident liability is a complicated issue.
Our condolences go out to the family of the pedestrian killed in this tragic train crash.
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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