A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) freight train in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, shortly before 10 a.m. Friday, according to police. The incident occurred near the Andrews Avenue and Flagler Drive crossing, where authorities responded to the fatal collision.
What Happened?
Police said the pedestrian was hit by an FEC freight train near the railroad crossing. The person was pronounced dead following the incident.
Several roads in the surrounding area remained closed as authorities investigated the circumstances of the crash. Drivers were advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes while the response continued.
The incident involves an FEC freight train rather than a Brightline passenger train. The distinction is important because Brightline passenger service operates on the Florida East Coast Railway corridor, which also carries freight traffic. Recent fatal train incidents in Fort Lauderdale have involved both Brightline and Tri-Rail trains, according to local reporting.
Brightline and the FEC Rail Line
Brightline operates passenger rail service along Florida’s east coast, including stops in Fort Lauderdale. The company’s trains share portions of the broader rail corridor with freight operations.
The FEC railway remains an active transportation corridor, making safety around railroad crossings especially important.
Investigation Underway
Authorities are expected to examine how the pedestrian entered the rail corridor and the circumstances immediately before the collision. The victim’s identity and additional details had not been released in the information available for this report.
Road closures may continue while investigators complete their work. Further details should be based on updates from Fort Lauderdale police and other officials.