A man died in a freight train crash on the morning of March 29 in Indian River County, according to sheriff\u2019s officials.<\/p>\n
The Florida East Coast Railway train hit the man, identified as a pedestrian, about 7:20 a.m. at the 77th Street railroad crossing, just west of Old Dixie Highway, according to officials.<\/p>\n
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Indian River County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputies and railroad officials are on the scene of a 7:20 a.m. freight train accident involving a pedestrian, just south of 77th Street\u2019s railroad crossing. The adult male was pronounced deceased on the scene, according to a Sheriff\u2019s statement.<\/p>\n
The man was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to officials. His name was withheld pending notification of his next of kin.<\/p>\n
Because of the length of the train, several crossings in the area remain closed until the train can be moved. Drive alternate routes if traveling in the area.<\/p>\n
County Road 510 at the crossing and 77th Street at 58th Avenue are currently closed.<\/p>\n
A Brightline train was seen stopped just south of 69th Street unable to travel north.<\/p>\n
Sheriff\u2019s deputies and railroad officials remain at the scene investigating the cause of the crash.<\/p>\n
No further information was immediately available.<\/p>\n
Laurie K. Blandford<\/a>\u00a0is a\u00a0breaking news reporter\u00a0with TCPalm. Email her at\u00a0laurie.blandford@tcpalm.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n