The Broward Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal crash that killed a pedestrian after he was struck by a train. 

At approximately 3:45 p.m., on Wednesday, Aug. 7, Broward County Regional Communications received a report of a crash involving a train and a pedestrian near the 1500 block of South Dixie Highway in Deerfield Beach. BSO deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue responded. On scene, emergency crews learned an individual had been struck by a Brightline train. BSO’s Traffic Homicide detectives responded to investigate. 

According to investigators, the adult male pedestrian was walking eastbound while the train was traveling southbound on the east set of tracks. As the train approached the grade crossing, the safety equipment at the crossing activated – the lights and bells turned on and the safety gates lowered. The pedestrian ignored the active safety equipment and walked across the tracks. The pedestrian was then struck by the train. Paramedics pronounced the adult male deceased on scene. 

The investigation is ongoing.