Story by Sandy Giordano – Beaver County Radio. Published August 6, 2024 10:36 A.M.

(Monaca, Pa) One person has died after being hit by a train early Tuesday morning. CSX reported Tuesday that a CSX train came into contact with a trespasser on the train tracks near the east end of the railroad bridge over the Ohio River near Atlantic Avenue and Fourth Street in Monaca. PA. The incident occurred at 12:33am. The unidentified individual suffered fatal injuries as a result of the incident. CSX said they appreciated the quick response from Beaver County first responders who were on scene. The incident is under investigation.

Update 11:13AM: Monaca Police Chief Dave Piuri said his department responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a train early Tuesday morning . CSX reported the incident to the Beaver County Emergency Services. Monaca Police responded and were met by 2 men who reported that their friend was struck by a train on the train bridge in the area of the boat launch. They were walking from Monaca to Beaver, where they all reside. They observed the lights of the northbound train from Monaca to Beaver in the same direction.

Monaca Police searched the area and located a deceased male. He was a 35 year-old male , according to the press release. The identification of the deceased will come from the coroner’s office, and police are withholding the names of the 2 witnesses. The incident is still under investigation.