# DART train kills pedestrian in Garland

> DART train strikes pedestrian crossing tracks in Garland, killing one.
- Title: DART train kills pedestrian in Garland | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/dart-train-hits-kills-pedestrian-cross-tracks-garland
- Author: Tracy DeLatte
- Published: 2026-10-02T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dart, garland, pedestrian, train, dallas, fatal accident, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A pedestrian died after being hit by a DART train while crossing tracks in Garland on Friday morning.