Garland police confirmed the accident occurred shortly before 7 a.m. Friday, when officers received a request from DART to help control traffic at the scene. The incident occurred just north of the intersection of North Garland Avenue and West State Street, according to the Garland Fire Department.
DART officials, who are handling the investigation, did not respond to multiple emailed requests Friday evening and Saturday afternoon for more information about the incident. Officials have yet to release the identity of the pedestrian who was killed in the crash.
According to GFD, the individual was attempting to cross the tracks when they were struck by the train.
This is a developing story and will be updated.