From FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth · Tracy DeLatte · · 1m
DART train kills pedestrian in Garland
DART train strikes pedestrian crossing tracks in Garland, killing one.
In brief
DART train strikes pedestrian crossing tracks in Garland, killing one. A pedestrian died after being hit by a DART train while crossing tracks in Garland on Friday morning. Originally reported by FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth.
Collision
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a DART train Friday morning in Garland while attempting to cross the tracks.
What happened
Garland police said the deadly accident happened around 7 a.m. on the DART tracks near Newman and Austin streets.
DART response
DART officials confirmed a pedestrian attempted to cross the tracks ahead of a Blue Line train and was struck by the train.
Immediate aftermath
The pedestrian died at the scene and road closures between Forest Lane/Jupiter and Downtown Garland stations ended.
Current status
Garland Road between Walnut and State streets was shut down on Friday morning, but streets and stations have since reopened.
In short
A pedestrian died after being hit by a DART train while crossing tracks in Garland on Friday morning.
