Police Identify 1 Dead In Boca Tri-Rail Train Accident

by News Desk | Dec 24, 2021 · 10:33 am | Boca Raton News

Police Identify 1 Dead In Boca Tri-Rail Train Accident

Last Updated: Feb 23, 2026 · 6:32 pm

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Boca Raton Police Department Confirms Identity.

BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) — On Wednesday, December 23rd, 2021, at approximately 4:20PM, a Tri-Rail train collided with a vehicle in the tracks near SW 18th street. Jeanneau Datilus, 41, of Coral Springs was pronounced dead at the scene.

A statement from Boca Raton Police Department:

Boca Raton, FL – On Wednesday, December 23, 2021, at approximately 4:20 pm, the operator of a 2009
Honda Pilot was traveling west on SW 18th Street. For unknown reasons the driver continued through the
lowered railroad crossing gates and was struck by a northbound Tri-Rail Trail. The driver was pronounced
deceased at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Keith Graham at 561-620-6169.

Deceased:
Jeanneau Datilus
DOB: 08/13/80
Coral Springs, FL

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