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Tragic Train Accident Claims Life of Pedestrian in West Palm Beach Near Pinewood Avenue

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Published on January 27, 2026
Tragic Train Accident Claims Life of Pedestrian in West Palm Beach Near Pinewood AvenueSource: Facebook/West Palm Beach Police Department

West Palm Beach police confirmed that a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train last night near Pinewood Avenue. According to CBS12, officers arrived around 6:20 p.m. after receiving reports of the incident and found the individual deceased near the tracks.

Investigations into the incident are ongoing, and authorities have not released the identity of the pedestrian or details about the circumstances leading up to the event. WPBF reports that the type of train involved has also not been disclosed.

Police responded quickly to the area behind the 2800 block of Pinewood Avenue following the accident. News reports indicate that the investigation is ongoing, with few details released beyond the pedestrian’s death and the location of the collision.

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