Published: March 8, 2026 at 10:12 AM

Pedestrian killed after being struck overnight by Brightline train

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Brightline train early Sunday morning.

It happened along the 700 block of North Andrews Avenue in Fort Lauderdale around 1:30 a.m.

According to police, officers arrived to find a deceased victim.

There has been no word on the circumstances that led up to the collision.

Police said the investigation remains open and active.

The train has since resumed service.

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