One Killed in Train Accident on West Third Street in Austin

Published on: May 24, 2022 | By Ty Kerrick Tags: # # # # # #

Quick Facts:

Where: The accident occurred on a length of track on West Third Street in Austin, Texas.

What Happened: A train allegedly struck a pedestrian.

Participants:

  • Pedestrian
  • Operator of train

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

  • Pedestrian, killed

Details:

On or about Thursday, May 19th, 2022, around 3:00 in the morning, an accident between a train and a pedestrian left one individual dead. Spokespeople from the Travis County Sheriff’s Office said the accident was reported on a length of track near West Third Street in Austin, Texas.

Officials from the Austin Police Department said one as-of-yet unidentified individual was killed when they were allegedly hit by a train as they were walking alongside or made an attempt to cross the tracks near West Third Street. Emergency responders pronounced the pedestrian dead a short time after they responded to the incident.

According to Google Maps, the scene of the accident is situated in downtown Austin.

Police are still investigating the accident.

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