Pedestrian fatally struck by CSX train in Lawndale section of Philadelphia

Friday, October 10, 2025
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a CSX train Friday morning.

Pedestrian struck by CSX train in Lawndale section of Philadelphia


It happened just after 10 a.m. in Philadelphia's Lawndale neighborhood.

Philadelphia police say the pedestrian was struck on the tracks near the Levick Street crossing off of Newtown Avenue.

Chopper 6 was overhead as Philadelphia police and CSX employees looked over the scene.



No one on the train was injured.
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