CSX train struck teen near Brandon tracks, deputies say

CSX train struck teen in Central Florida after a teenager was walking along railroad tracks, authorities said. Deputies responded at 8:23 a.m. earlier this month to the tracks near Lakewood Drive in Brandon, where the teen was found after being hit by a train, as outlined in a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office update (Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office press release).

Response and medical update

Investigators said the teenager was taken to Tampa General Hospital in critical condition. One day later, the 17-year-old Brandon High School student died, a development also reported by FOX 13 Tampa Bay (FOX 13 Tampa Bay).

What deputies say happened on the tracks?

As deputies continued their investigation, they said the teen had been walking on the tracks toward Brandon High School when a train approached from behind. Authorities said he was struck as he tried to jump out of the way. The same account was covered by West Orlando News (West Orlando News report).

Conditions at the scene

Deputies said a pair of headphones was found near the victim, but they were still working to determine how the accident occurred. Dense fog was observed in the area at the time, and law enforcement said the case remains an active investigation.

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