Pedestrian dead after being hit by train in Ocala, police say
OCALA, Fla. - A man died early Thursday after being hit by a freight train in Ocala, according to police.
What we know:
Officers responded around 1:22 a.m. to an area near the 1000 block of northeast 14th Street.
According to police, the train conductor attempted to stop the train after noticing something on the tracks but was unable to stop in time.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.
Roadblocks and traffic delays
After the collision, the train was stopped on the tracks, blocking several railroad crossings from north Magnolia Avenue to northeast 25th Avenue.
The crossings were closed for several hours, and drivers were urged to take alternate routes.
Everything reopened just before 8 a.m., according to police.
Pedestrian death investigation continues
What we don't know:
Police have not identified the man who was killed.
Officers said they are still investigating the circumstances of the incident.
The Source: This story was written based on information released by the Ocala Police Department.