Pedestrian Struck By Train, Killed In Pompano Beach

by News Desk | Oct 7, 2023 · 9:05 am | Pompano Beach News

Pedestrian Struck By Train, Killed In Pompano Beach

Last Updated: Mar 28, 2026 · 4:05 pm

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POMPANO BEACH, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2023) — A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a train in Pompano Beach on Friday afternoon.

BSOI is investigating an incident involving a collision between a train and a pedestrian at the intersection of East Copans Road and North Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach.

Here’s what we know so far:

At around 3;41 p.m on Friday, October 6th, 2023, Broward County Regional Communications received a distress call reporting a collision between a train and a pedestrian near the intersection of East Copans Road and North Dixie Highway in Pompano Beach. Deputies from Broward Sheriff’s Office and firefighters from Pompano Beach Fire Rescue swiftly responded to the scene.

Tragically, the victim was pronounced dead on site.

Detectives from BSO’s Crime Scene and Homicide Unit have been notified and are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident.

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