BURLINGTON, ON February 7, 2013 Traffic on the east bound GO line was brought to a halt as Collision Reconstruction Unit and the Forensic Identification Service of the Halton Regional Police worked to identify a pedestrian that had been struck by an eastbound GO train, 100 metres west of Burloak Drive, Burlington.
The incident took place shortly before 6 a.m., when Regional police were notified by CN police of a pedestrian that had been struck by an eastbound GO train, 100 metres west of Burloak Drive, Burlington.
The pedestrian, as yet unidentified sustained fatal injuries.
Members of the Collision Reconstruction Unit and Forensic Identification Services are at the scene and further information will be released upon the completion of their investigation.
This is the second time an individual attempting to cross the GO line tracks has been killed.
Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or have information that would assist in the investigation are asked to contact the Collision Reconstruction Unit at 905 825-4747 x5142, Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222-TIPS(8477), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 27463(crimes).
GO service between Hamilton and Oakville resumed normal service at around 8:00 am