ARLINGTON, Texas — A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a train in downtown Arlington Saturday, police say.
Officers responded to the 1500 block of W. Division Street near Fielder Road, around 3 p.m. Saturday. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old man, was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
The train conductor told officers the man was walking on the railroad tracks when he was hit, according to police. It’s unclear why the man was on the tracks.
“As a result of the collision, the train came to a stop, blocking multiple railroad crossings through the Downtown Arlington area. The crossings were blocked until about 6 p.m. when the scene cleared and the train was able to move again,” Arlington police said. “The Arlington Police Department wants to remind the public that you should NEVER walk on railroad tracks – and if you have to cross them, you should use a designated railroad crossing so you can be alerted to any approaching trains and know when it’s safe to cross.”
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