Dispatchers were called to the scene of a train accident in Bordentown, New Jersey. Reports indicated the River Line trains were involved in an accident in which a pedestrian was struck. The incident took place just after 6am near the Bordentown Station in Burlington County.
The New Jersey Transit reported that the pedestrian died of their injuries. They referred to the pedestrian as a trespasser, though no additional information was provided about the reason the person was struck. The accident led to the suspension of trains between Roebling and Cass Street. Talk to a Burlington County pedestrian accident lawyer today.
Train Accidents with Pedestrians
Learning that a loved one died at the site of a train accident can be devastating. There are various reasons such accidents can happen. In some situations, the pedestrian is trespassing or tries to outrun the train, leading to the accident. Other times, a lack of warnings, signage, and alerts of the passing train could have led to a person being struck in a preventable fashion.
How a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Can Help You
If your loved one lost their life as a pedestrian, even if they were struck by a transit train, seek help from a skilled, local attorney. Our legal team at Kwartler Manus works with victims and their families to determine who is at fault. In doing so, we can seek compensation when possible.
Set up a free consultation to speak to our train accident lawyer now. Let us answer your questions and help you determine if someone caused or allowed this to happen.