A fatal incident occurred in Mesa on Monday when a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Union Pacific train. The accident took place near Broadway Road and MacDonald, close to Center Street. Mesa Police are currently investigating the collision that claimed the life of an unidentified individual.

According to FOX 10 Phoenix, "Officers are at the scene trying to determine how the incident occurred," Details about what preceded the tragic encounter have yet to surface. The train company's representatives were dispatched to aid with the investigation, adding to the resources at the authorities' disposal.

The name of the victim has not been released to the public as officials are likely working to notify the next of kin. The exact circumstances leading up to the crash remain unclear, with no immediate information available on potential contributing factors or whether any alerts had been ignored by the pedestrian.

ABC 15 reported that this grim incident has caused significant disruption in the area, noting that street traffic is expected to be blocked into the afternoon hours during the investigation. Local drivers have been advised to seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected intersection.