Brightline Fatality: Another Tragic Incident in Palm Beach County
202408.20
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Brightline Fatality: Another Tragic Incident in Palm Beach County

in Brightline Fatality, Train Accidents

Another Brightline fatality occurred recently in Palm Beach County when a 69-year-old man tragically lost his life. The incident happened at an intersection on Northlake Boulevard in Lake Park. Despite the flashing lights signaling that a Brightline train was approaching, the man reportedly drove his car under the safety arm. He struck the side of the train’s first car. The impact pushed his vehicle off the tracks, down a steep embankment, where it then flipped over. First responders pronounced him dead at the scene, his reasons for the accident remaining unknown. This marks the fourth Brightline fatality in Palm Beach County this year.

Brightline’s Alarming Safety Record

Brightline has one of the deadliest train routes in the country. The train’s high-speed routes through South Florida have proven to be fatal for many. There have been more than 100 deaths since its inception in Florida in 2018. The 2022 extension of Brightline service from West Palm Beach to Orlando introduced a new transportation option to Florida. This option however, has also brought significant risks. Brightline holds the highest fatality rate per mile of any railroad in the United States, making safety a serious concern.

Contact Schwed, Adams & McGinley

At Schwed, Adams & McGinley, P.A., our experienced personal injury attorneys have over 200 years of combined experience representing victims of railroad accidents that result in wrongful death or catastrophic injuries. Trains travel at high speeds, making them difficult to stop quickly—especially when railroad employees are not paying close attention. Since Brightline’s introduction to South Florida in 2017, accidents involving their trains have become alarmingly frequent, often resulting in serious injuries or fatalities. If you or a loved one have been injured in a train accident, contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Schwed, Adams & McGinley, P.A. today at 877-694-6079 or contact@schwedlawfirm.com to schedule a free consultation.