Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Train in Royal Oak After Reportedly Disregarding Signal
(Royal Oak Police, Oct. 12, 2024)
Royal Oak, MI – A 44-year-old Pontiac man was fatally struck by an Amtrak train in Royal Oak Saturday morning.
On October 12, 2024, at approximately 9:17 a.m., Royal Oak officers and paramedics responded to the area of Sixth Street and Center after receiving a 911 call of a pedestrian struck by a train.
Preliminary investigation determined the man disregarded the crossing signals and was attempting to hurry across the tracks as the train approached. Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor in the incident.
The victim was transported to Corewell Health / William Beaumont Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
The Royal Oak Police Department, in conjunction CN Railroad Police, are investigating. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Royal Oak Police Department, Criminal Investigation Division, at 248-246-3456.
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