Fatal LIRR Train Collision Kills Pedestrian on Westbury Tracks

March 25, 2026 | Westbury, NY

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a Long Island Rail Road train early Wednesday morning in an incident that disrupted service and heightened safety worries. The crash took place at the School Street intersection with the LIRR tracks. Train 1607 struck the person, who was walking along the tracks, around 5:38 a.m. on March 25.

Fatal LIRR Train Collision Kills Pedestrian on Westbury Tracks

Emergency crews arrived quickly, but the pedestrian was pronounced dead on site. The victim's identity is being withheld until relatives are notified.

LIRR officials are investigating the circumstances of the accident, which resulted in brief train delays. Authorities are urging people to steer clear of railroad tracks to prevent similar tragedies.

The event draws attention to continuing challenges with pedestrian proximity to rail lines in the area.

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