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Pedestrian hit, killed after CSX train crash in Dade City

Posted at 3:53 PM, May 03, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-03 16:39:13-04

DADE CITY, Fla. — Police are investigating a deadly train crash involving a pedestrian.

Dade City police said the accident happened around 1 p.m.

Witnesses reported that a man crossed the railroad crossing at Tuskegee Ave.

The 41-year-old man was walking westbound toward the 98 bypass, when he was struck by a southbound CSX train.

The railroad crossing gates and flashing lights appeared to be functioning properly at the time of the accident, police say.

Police are investigating.