Breaking: Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Train in Delray Beach

January 04, 2026 | Delray Beach, FL

A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a train at Northeast 4th Street and the Florida East Coast Railway, leading to a complete halt of train traffic in the vicinity. Delray Beach Fire Department crews arrived at the scene and pronounced one individual dead after finding them under the train. Emergency units have been dismissed as authorities launch an investigation into the incident.

DBFD On Scene Reporting 1 person under train s/7(Dead on Arrival). Returning all special units. All train traffic stopped.

The accident occurred on Jan. 4 around 9:12 a.m. Officials are withholding the victim's identity and additional information for now.

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