Man dies after collision with Brightline train in Oakland Park

Published: November 10, 2025 at 9:42 AM

Updated: November 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM

lead-art-block.fullscreen-enterExpandBrightline A man died on Monday after a collision with a Brightline train in Oakland Park, according to deputies.

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. — A man died after a collision with a high-speed Brightline passenger train on Monday in Oakland Park.

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According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue personnel responded to the 1200 block of Northeast 38 Street.

Fire rescue personnel pronounced the man dead, according to BSO. A yellow tarp covered the man’s body next to the train tracks.

This is a developing story. Local 10 News Senior Assignment Editor Frine Gomez and Assignment Editor Mercedes Cevallos contributed to this report.

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