Two people in an SUV were struck, and killed by a freight train seconds after almost being hit by a Brightline train in Delray Beach on Wednesday evening.
Brightline President Patrick Goddard, Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer, and Kaufman Lynn Construction President Chris Long officially “Top Off” construction today at the new Boca Raton Brightline Station.
PBSO is investigating a pedestrian vs a Brightline Train. It appears the pedestrian was walking eastbound across the railroad tracks and was struck by the train traveling northbound.
The City of Boca Raton is reminding residents that due to the construction of the new Brightline station, NW 2nd Street will be closed for the next few weeks.
The City of Boca Raton tells Boca Post that Boca Raton railroad crossings will be closed in preparation for the new Brightline station over the next few weeks including a full closure of Palmetto Park road today.
The victim has been identified as 84 year old Liesel Hulden of Coconut Creek. Investigators say she pulled her Buick onto the tracks and stopped as the train approached.