Man Killed in Northwest Austin Train-Pedestrian Accident on West Howard Lane

Austin, Texas (April 29, 2020) – A man was fatally hit by a train early Wednesday morning in Northwest Austin, according to officials.

The accident happened around 2:44 a.m. on West Howard Lane, just west of MoPac Boulevard (Loop 1) near the Metro Howard Station Park and Ride.

Officials said the man was struck by a WATCO freight train, for unknown reasons, on West Howard Lane.

The man was declared dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

No further details were provided.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

We pass our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased.

When an unsuspecting pedestrian falls victim to an accident, injuries can be life-threatening, if not fatal. Medical, financial, physical, and psychological repercussions can derail one’s entire life as well as that of one’s family. It is vital to your wrongful death case that an experienced and successful accident/injury attorney be consulted. 

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