A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train on Wednesday in Fabens, a somber reminder of the ever-present dangers that accompany railway crossings. The El Paso County Sheriff's Office reported the incident at approximately 12:30 p.m. at the address of 17250 Alameda Avenue, as confirmed by KVIA.
The train collision is under investigation, and as of now, details regarding the identity of the victim or circumstances leading up to the tragic event have not been released. A statement from an El Paso County Sheriff's Office spokesperson indicated the area would be affected by several blocked crossings in Fabens, including Northwest 3rd, North Fabens, Northeast 4th, and Northeast Grace. KTSM reported that officials from the Medical Examiner’s Office were on site and taking charge of the investigation.
According to KFOX-TV, further information on this incident is sparse, but the repercussions of the collision were reported as immediate, with authorities arriving quickly at the scene. KFOX-TV's online article did not provide additional details but noted that this is still a developing story, urging the public to stay tuned for updates.
