Bicyclist struck, killed by train in Fabens

UPDATE: A 45-year-old man riding a bicycle was struck and killed by an Amtrak train in Fabens on Sunday afternoon, May 12, the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office said.

The incident happened at about 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of North Fabens Road and Austin.

During the investigation, deputies learned that 45-year-old Jesus Vega of Fabens was riding his bicycle across the train tracks while the crossing gates were down. At the same time, the Amtrak train, with its passengers, was passing through and struck and killed Vega, the Sheriff’s Office said.

There were no injuries reported among the staff or passengers on the train, the Sheriff’s Office said.

Special Traffic Investigators and the Crime Scene Unit with the Sheriff’s Office joined with the railroad police and an investigator with the Medical Examiner’s Office to look into the crash.

ORIGINAL STORY: EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident involving a pedestrian and a train Sunday afternoon, May 12 in Fabens, Texas.

At approximately 1:30 p.m. deputies responded to a call regarding what they called a “pedestrian vs. train incident” at the intersection of Camp Street and Fabens Road.

The Sheriff’s Office said Camp Street to Main Street will be closed off for the next couple of hours while they investigate.

Additionally, special investigators were called to the scene.

The Sheriff’s Office did not specify if the pedestrian was hurt, if there were any transports or what led up to the incident.

This is a developing story and we will update once we learn more.

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