Melbourne Police Investigating Brightline Rail-Related Fatality Near Seminole Avenue and Hibiscus Avenue

witnesses reported seeing an unidentified person lying on the tracks before being struck

BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA — Authorities in Melbourne are investigating a tragic incident involving a Brightline passenger train that left one person dead late Sunday night.

The fatality occurred around 11:30 p.m. along the tracks near Seminole Avenue and Hibiscus Avenue.

According to Melbourne police officials, witnesses reported seeing an unidentified person lying on the tracks before being struck by a northbound Brightline train.

Emergency responders arrived to find the victim’s remains along the railway. Officials confirmed that no passengers or crew aboard the train were harmed during the incident.

Investigators are currently working to determine why the individual was on the tracks. At this time, the identity of the victim has not been released.

Melbourne police, who can be reached at 321-608-6731, have urged anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.

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