Man dies after being hit by train in South Salt Lake
This is a developing story. ABC4 will update this post with more information as it becomes available.
Update, 4/19: The victim in Thursday night’s fatal TRAX incident has been identified as Edgar Juarez-Santana, 23.
UTA said they have no further information at this time, as the case is still under invsetigation.
Update, 9:53 p.m.: The man who was struck by the train has died, UTA confirmed.
Update, 9:33 p.m.: A northbound Blue Line TRAX Train hit an individual at approximately 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Carl Atky with UTA confirmed.
The man who was struck has been transported tot he hospital in critical condition. There were no injuries to anyone on the train, UTA said.
Investigations are ongoing.
ORIGNAL STORY: SOUTH SALT LAKE (ABC4) — A person was hit by a train in South Salt Lake Thursday night.
Just before 8:45 p.m., the Utah Transit Authority reported a “train vs person incident” at approximately 190 West 2950 South. The incident is on the TRAX line between the two stations.
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A bus bridge is being implemented between Central Pointe and Meadowbrook, UTA said. “Expect significant delays on all lines.”
There is no further information available at this time.
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