Pedestrian dies after “contact” with train

[Photo courtesy CSX]

At approximately 1 a.m. Feb. 12, a CSX train “came in contact with a pedestrian” who died at the scene.

According to CSX Media Relations Director Austin Staton, the incident happened on the tracks located near Southeast Robinson Road and Southeast Baseline Road in Belleview.

“The Marion County Sheriff’s Office quickly responded to the scene and later reported that the individual was fatally injured,” the email noted.

There were no injuries to the crew of the train. No other information was provided, such as the gender of the victim.

“CSX extends its deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by this tragic incident and will continue to support local law enforcement as they complete the investigation,” Staton wrote.