# DART Train Kills Pedestrian In Garland

> DART train strikes pedestrian crossing tracks in Garland, Texas.
- Title: DART Train Kills Pedestrian In Garland · Dallas Express
- Summary: DART train strikes pedestrian crossing tracks in Garland, Texas. A pedestrian died after attempting to cross DART tracks near Newman and Austin streets in…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/metroplex/pedestrian-killed-by-dart-train-while-crossing-tracks-in-garland
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-02T20:45:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: dart, garland, pedestrian, train, downtown garland station, newman street, austin street, blue line, news, politics
## Incident Details
A DART train struck and killed a pedestrian who tried to cross the tracks Friday morning in Garland, authorities said.
## Location
The collision happened near Newman and Austin streets, where the pedestrian attempted to cross ahead of a Blue Line train.
## Traffic Impact
Authorities closed intersections along West Walnut Street for an extended period before reopening roads to normal traffic.
## DART Response
DART arranged buses to carry riders between Forest/Jupiter and Downtown Garland stations during the disruption.
## Previous Fatality
A DART train killed 17-year-old Garland High School senior Francisco Chavez near Forest/Jupiter station in May 2023.
## Safety Guidance
DART advises pedestrians to cross tracks only at designated crosswalks, look both ways, and avoid stepping in front of trains.
## Key takeaway

A pedestrian died after attempting to cross DART tracks near Newman and Austin streets in Garland, Texas.