Deadly Light Rail Crash In Baltimore Under Investigation

BALTIMORE, MD — A pedestrian was killed in a crash involving the light rail Thursday morning, according to Baltimore Police. Investigators have closed part of Howard Street, and light rail service has been suspended in that area.

Howard Street is shut down from Mulberry Street to Baltimore Street, as the Baltimore Police Department investigates the crash in collaboration with the Maryland Transit Administration.

"This is an extensive scene that we are reviewing and we are asking for everyone’s patience," Baltimore Police Chief of Media Relations T.J. Smith said in a statement.

The crash occurred on North Howard at West Lexington streets at 8:35 a.m. and resulted in the death of a man, according to Fox 45. The identity of the pedestrian has not been released.

"Due to police and emergency personnel activity in the downtown area, Light RailLink service between North Avenue and Camden Yards is temporarily suspended," the Maryland Transit Administration said in a statement.

Shuttle bus service will be provided to get passengers between the two stations.

Anyone who may have pictures or video from the incident is asked to contact crash investigators at 410-396-2606.

BREAKING: Pedestrian fatally struck by light rail train downtown. Light Rail shut down btwn North Ave and Camden Yards. Shuttle buses in place. https://t.co/84x7rpAZpj pic.twitter.com/n4bZyeAx25
— FOX Baltimore (@FOXBaltimore) May 10, 2018