Elderly Man Killed While Crossing Brockton Train Tracks

From the MBTA Police:

On Feb. 18, 2016 at approximately 7:15 a.m., transit police officers assigned to the South District received a radio call to respond to the MBTA's Brockton Commuter Rail station for a person possibly struck by a train.

Multiple units along with Brockton fire and EMS responded. Transit police personnel on scene report the following preliminary information: a 75-year-old male was struck by an outbound commuter rail train while walking over the Middleborough Line crossing within the station. The male has been pronounced deceased as a result of injuries sustained. Preliminary investigation suggests the crossing warning system, to includes flashing lights and horn activation, were working properly and engaged at time of incident.

There were 37 passengers on board who were transferred to a Brockton Area Transit bus.

The facts and circumstances surrounding the incident is under active investigation by Transit Police detectives along with representatives from the Plymouth County DA's Office. Foul play is not suspected.

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