A train struck and killed a person on the tracks in Montgomery County on a Saturday evening. Police reported that the incident happened at the Melrose Park State at 3:30 p.m.
The person was struck by the SEPTA train, though it is not clear why they were on or near the tracks at the time of the accident. The incident closed down service on the Doylestown, Warminster, and West Trenton lines during the investigation. It is not clear if anyone else was hurt on the train.
What to Do When Your Loved One Loses Their Life
While we do not know why the person was struck by the train in this situation, it is not uncommon for families to wonder what occurred and why. Police will investigate, but they only do so until they believe they know what occurred, moving on.
When it is your loved one facing such a loss, you want answers. Any time your family member loses their life in an accident with a train, truck, car, or other vehicle, hire a car accident wrongful death attorney to investigate. There are many instances in which our team can help you find answers as to why this happened and determine if any party is at fault.
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Our wrongful death attorney in Philadelphia is your advocate. Set up a free consultation with Kwartler Manus to discuss what happened to your loved one. Let us make sure you have all of the details.