Boca Raton, FL – A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a Brightline train in South Florida, according to authorities investigating another fatal incident involving the high speed passenger rail system.
Police said the crash happened near a railroad crossing in Boca Raton when the bicyclist entered the path of an approaching Brightline train.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after the collision and pronounced the victim dead.
Authorities have not publicly released the identity of the bicyclist pending notification of family members.
Investigators said the Brightline train was traveling through the area at the time of the incident and remained stopped near the crossing while police and railroad officials processed the scene.
Officials have not confirmed what led the bicyclist onto the tracks before the collision occurred.
Detectives are reviewing surveillance footage, witness statements and railroad crossing data as part of the ongoing investigation.
Brightline representatives said no passengers or crew members onboard the train were injured during the incident.
Rail service in the area experienced temporary delays while emergency crews worked at the scene and investigators examined the crossing.
Brightline operates high speed passenger trains throughout South Florida, connecting major cities including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Orlando.
Transportation officials have repeatedly warned pedestrians, cyclists and drivers to obey crossing signals and barriers near active railroad tracks.
The fatal crash adds to the growing number of incidents involving Brightline trains across Florida in recent years as rail traffic continues expanding throughout the state.
Authorities said the investigation remains active as detectives continue gathering evidence and working to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the collision.