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1 dead after struck by Brightline train in Hollywood

Christian De La Rosa, Reporter

Bridgette Matter, Reporter

Published: January 27, 2022, 11:37 PMUpdated: January 28, 2022, 12:02 AM

Tags: Broward County, Hollywood

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – A high-speed Brightline train struck and killed a person on Thursday in Hollywood.

Officers said a pedestrian was trying to cross the railroad at Harrison Street and 21st Avenue.

Deanna Bettineschi, a spokeswoman for the Hollywood Police Department, said officers closed the area during the investigation.

Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editor Emily Hales contributed to this report.

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About the Authors:

Christian De La Rosa

Christian De La Rosa joined Local 10 News in April 2017 after spending time as a reporter and anchor in Atlanta, San Diego, Orlando and Panama City Beach.

Bridgette Matter

Bridgette Matter joined the Local 10 News team as a reporter in July 2021. Before moving to South Florida, she began her career in South Bend, Indiana and spent six years in Jacksonville as a reporter and weekend anchor.