Man killed in Florida train crash railroad crossing in Indian River

The train hit a pedestrian about 7:20 a.m. March 29 at the 77th Street railroad crossing, just west of Old Dixie Highway.

A man died in a freight train crash on the morning of March 29 in Indian River County, according to sheriff’s officials.

The Florida East Coast Railway train hit the man, identified as a pedestrian, about 7:20 a.m. at the 77th Street railroad crossing, just west of Old Dixie Highway, according to officials.

The man was pronounced deceased at the scene, according to officials. His name was withheld pending notification of his next of kin.

Because of the length of the train, several crossings in the area remain closed until the train can be moved. Drive alternate routes if traveling in the area.

County Road 510 at the crossing and 77th Street at 58th Avenue are currently closed.

A Brightline train was seen stopped just south of 69th Street unable to travel north.

Sheriff’s deputies and railroad officials remain at the scene investigating the cause of the crash.

No further information was immediately available.

Laurie K. Blandford is a breaking news reporter with TCPalm. Email her at laurie.blandford@tcpalm.com.