Dallas - Man killed by DART train

A man was killed Wednesday night when he was struck by a DART train near Skillman Street and LBJ Freeway.

The northbound train struck the man on the track about 9:30 p.m., a few hundred yards south of the LBJ/Skillman station, said Morgan Lyons, spokesman for Dallas Area Rapid Transit.

The man's name had not been released, but he is believed to be in his 20s. The train's operator said she saw the man on the track with his legs crossed but was unable to stop the train in time.

Mr. Lyons said Wednesday night that it was too early to tell whether the death was a suicide or an accident. No one on the train was injured.

Source:
The Dallas Morning News

Just in the past week I've reported transit related deaths in cities including Washington D.C., Bradley Beach (New Jersey), and now Dallas. Passenger and worker deaths are more common on transit systems than I would have ever believed. However their passing does not really receive much attention in the national and international news. I do not list these stories simply for sensationalism. I feel these deaths need to be reported with more accuracy and proficiency, not only out of respect for those who lost their lives, but also as a reminder to readers of the dangers and challenges involved maintaining rapid transit systems. Thank you for understanding.