MORRIS COUNTY — A tragic incident occurred Thursday evening, April 16, when an adult man was fatally struck by an NJ Transit train along the Morris & Essex Line, authorities confirmed.
The collision occurred at approximately 6:20 p.m. between the Mount Arlington and Dover stations, bringing rail service in the area to a halt as emergency responders and transit officials rushed to the scene.
According to NJ Transit, Train 858 had departed Mount Olive at 5:56 p.m. and was en route to Hoboken, with a scheduled arrival of 7:36 p.m., when it struck the individual under circumstances that remain under investigation.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Officials reported that no injuries were sustained by the lone passenger or crew members aboard the train.
NJ Transit police are actively investigating the incident. Additional details will be released as they become available.
