ORLANDO, Fla. – A SunRail train struck and killed a pedestrian Thursday morning in downtown Orlando, police said.
The fatal collision happened at Orange Avenue and Weber Street.
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The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
Orange Avenue was shut down from Garland Avenue to Marks Street, creating traffic issues during the morning commute. The road was later reopened.
No other details have been released.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Units are on the scene of a Sunrail vs pedestrian crash at Orange Ave and Weber St. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene by OFD. Orange Ave is shut down between Garland Ave and Marks St. Expect traffic delays into the morning rush. pic.twitter.com/vcR8qWkiml
— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) April 13, 2023
** TAFFIC ALERT - DTN ORLANDO **
— “Trooper Steve” Montiero (@TrooperSteve_) April 13, 2023
Orange Ave x Garland Ave
- Sunrail collision
- OPD had complete intersection shutdown
- Crime scene tape up pic.twitter.com/yiFtJG4zQh
Train P301 SB is delayed 60 mins due to police assistance near the tracks between LYNX Central and AdventHealth stations. Delays expected to be more than 60 mins. A bus bridge is being implemented.
— SunRail (@RideSunRail) April 13, 2023
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