Update: Woman deceased after being struck by train
ARLINGTON – Wednesday night, the Arlington Police Department responded to a train versus pedestrian incident near the intersection of Collins and Abrams.
According to a release sent out by Media Relations Coordinator Tiara Richard, a man was “laying on the tracks” when a train came through the area and struck him. The victim was reported as deceased. Officers are still investigating the incident and have not concluded whether the death was a suicide or accidental.
The call came into police around 9:15 p.m. The northbound and southbound lanes of Collins between Abram and Division streets were closed while officers were responding.
UPDATE: On Thursday morning, the Arlington Police Department sent out the following statement via twitter:
Investigators believe victim was female. Tarrant County Medical Examiner will determine identity and cause of death
In a conversation with Arlington Voice, Ms. Richard confirmed that the victim was a woman.
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