Pedestrian killed by Brightline

Brightline gets another one

A person crossing the railroad tracks in Lake Worth Beach was struck and killed by a Brightline train early Sunday, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.

At 12:12, deputies responded to North G Street and Lake Avenue. The unidentified person was walking west and crossing the tracks, according to the accident report. The train was traveling north approaching Lake Avenue.

For reasons unknown, the pedestrian walked into the path of the train and was struck by the front left side of the engine, PBSO said.

The person was declared dead at the scene by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue. [Source: WPBF]

Another killed by Brightline Train in Lake Worth Beach

Brightline gets another one!

Yesterday, a Brightline train hit and killed a person in Lake Worth Beach, just one day after another Brightline was involved in a crash in Palm Beach County.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said emergency crews responded to the 1600 block of South Dixie Highway at approximately 12:15 p.m.

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Another Brightline Death

One dead after Brightline crash in Lake Worth

Deadly crash involving a Brightline train and a pedestrian left a person dead Sunday.

The collision was reported around 10 p.m. near the tracks off 210 N G St. and Lucerne Avenue in Lake Worth. Emergency crews arrived at the scene to find the pedestrian involved.

They were pronounced dead by paramedics. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released. [WPEC]

Another Brightline death in Lake Worth

A person lying on train tracks was struck and killed by a Brightline train on Saturday, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO).

PBSO told CBS12 that the incident is still under investigation.

According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBCFR) units responded to the area of Lake Ave and South East Coast Street after receiving reports of an incident involving a train.

Upon arrival units found a victim who was pronounced dead at the scene, PBCFR says.

[WPEC]

Brightline takes another!

Lake Worth Beach death marks 3rd fatal Brightline crash in Palm Beach County in week

Pedestrian struck, killed by northbound train while walking across tracks, PBSO says

The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. near 10th Avenue North and North F Street in Lake Worth Beach.

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Man killed by Brightline train in Lake Worth Beach

Another one killed...how many has this been?

A man was hit and killed by a Brightline train Wednesday in Lake Worth Beach.

Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Teri Barbera said deputies were called to a crash on the tracks at 10th Avenue North and North G Street about 9 a.m.

Barbera said a pedestrian, for unknown reasons, was standing between the north and southbound train tracks and didn't move as a Brightline train approached him.

The train hit the man, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released.

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Brightline back in the News

Brightline collides with tractor-trailer in Lantana

After 57 deaths, Brightline in Florida pleads with people to stop dangerous crossings.

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Brightline Suspends Service in South Florida

Brightline suspends South Florida train service for months

The Brightline has announced that they will be suspending operations between Miami and West Palm Beach “for the coming months” because of the coronavirus pandemic. Construction on the West Palm Beach to Orlando route will continue. Work is also moving forward on adding two stations in Miami-Dade County and one in Boca Raton. [850WFTL]