Tragedy struck in West Homestead on Saturday night when a CSX train collided with an individual on the tracks. According to a report by WTAE, the incident occurred at 11:18 p.m. near West 5th Avenue and Waterfront Drive. The victim, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, succumbed to their injuries at the scene.
In a statement obtained by TribLIVE, CSX spokesman Austin Staton confirmed the accident and stated Allegheny County 911 was immediately notified. Emergency crews responded to the tragic scene to discover the individual had already passed away. No crew members on the train were injured in the incident.
Details on why the person was on the tracks or what led up to the moment of impact remain unclear. The investigation is ongoing, with local authorities and CSX officials working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the fatal encounter.
