By 1808Delaware
An adult male was killed on Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a train in the City of Delaware, according to a statement released by the Delaware Police Department this evening.
Officers responded at approximately 3:14 PM to the CSX railroad crossing near West William Street and Toledo Street following a report that a pedestrian had been struck. Upon arriving, officers found a train stopped on the tracks and an adult male who was deceased.
According to the department’s preliminary investigation, the pedestrian had been walking southbound along the railroad tracks immediately before being struck by a southbound train.
Railroad Crossings Closed During Investigation
As of the department’s Wednesday afternoon announcement, the train remained stopped while investigators examined the scene. Railroad crossings at West William Street and Park Avenue were blocked, with police advising that the closures were expected to continue for several hours. Motorists were encouraged to seek alternate routes and avoid the area while emergency personnel and investigators continued their work.
Investigation Remains Ongoing
The Delaware Police Department is investigating the incident in cooperation with CSX Transportation and the Delaware County Coroner’s Office. Authorities did not release the identity or age of the deceased man, and the department’s initial statement did not provide additional information about the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The investigation remains ongoing, with further details pending.
