A fatal collision between an Amtrak train and a pedestrian in Opa-locka, Florida, resulted in one death on Sunday, confirmed the Opa-locka Police Department. The incident occurred near Ali-Baba Avenue and Burlington Street, and the victim was discovered lifeless on the tracks after being hit by the train shortly before 12:15 p.m., as reported by Local 10.
Miami-Dade Police Department's homicide bureau took over the investigation of the death, and traffic was halted in both directions during the emergency response, police stated. In a separate report by NBC Miami, affected areas included Northwest 27th Avenue near Ali Baba Avenue, where the man's remains were found on the south side of the tracks. Details regarding the man's identity or the circumstances that led to the collision have not been disclosed.
Opa-locka Police Department addressed the community and commuters in a statement, urging them to follow detour instructions and cooperate with officers working at the scene. They expressed their condolences saying, "Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the pedestrian involved in this heartbreaking incident," as obtained by CBS Miami. The statement continued, "Our thoughts are with all those affected by this loss during this difficult time."
While officials conducted their investigation, traffic disruptions were inevitable, with diversions affecting Ali-Baba and Dunad Avenues, according to police. The Opa-locka police have notified Miami-Dade Police's Homicide Bureau to respond to the scene on the west side of the tracks, this came after a report about a pedestrian being struck by the Amtrak train around 12:11 p.m., which included the immediate area near Ali-Baba and Dunad Avenues. The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and no further information regarding the victim's identity or reasons behind this tragedy has been made available.
