Palm Beach Gardens police are investigating a fatal crash involving a Brightline train and vehicle that took place at the intersection of Burns Rd. and Alternate A1A.
The collision took place Monday afternoon, at approximately 2:15 p.m. According to Palm Beach Gardens police, "Upon arrival, first responders located the sole occupant of the vehicle. The male was pronounced dead by Fire Rescue."
The male was identified by Palm Beach Gardens police as Eric P. Geller.
The eastbound and westbound lanes of Burns Rd. were closed while the accident was investigated.
⚠TRAFFIC ALERT: There's a crash involving a Brightline train on the railroad tracks at the intersection of Burns Road and Alt. A1A. The eastbound and westbound lanes are closed. Please follow the detours.
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"Palm Beach Gardens Police and Palm Beach Gardens Fire rescue responded to Burns Rd. and Alternate A1A regarding a vehicle versus Brightline crash," a Palm Beach Gardens police spokesperson told WPTV. "Burns Road in both directions will be closed for several hours while we conduct our investigation alongside Brightline officials. This is an ongoing investigation."
