Published: May 20, 2026 at 10:40 AM
OAKLAND PARK, Fla. — A person was killed Wednesday morning after a Tri-Rail train collided with an SUV in Oakland Park, according to authorities.
Oakland Park Fire Rescue officials said the train struck the SUV and pushed it approximately 200 to 300 yards down the tracks. The driver of the SUV, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Sky 10 flew over the tracks near Oakland Park Boulevard around 10:25 a.m. as first responders surveyed the area.
Authorities said westbound lanes reopened, but all eastbound lanes remained closed at Northwest 18th Avenue as the investigation continued.
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Ryan Mackey