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Pedestrian killed after being hit by train in Fabens identified

UPDATE (2:04 PM)- The Sheriff's Office has identified 76-year-old Jose Andres Aguilar as the man who was killed after being hit by a train in Fabens.

According to officials, deputies found Aguilar dead at the scene after responding to a report of a collision involving a train and a pedestrian.

The preliminary investigation reveals that the conductor of the train noticed a man walking toward and onto the railroad tracks. Officials say that's when the crew of the train attempted to stop the train but was unable to do so.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the scene however Aguilar was pronounced dead at the scene, officials say.

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit responded to the scene and is continuing the investigation. The office says there are no indications of foul play currently.


FABENS, Texas (KVIA)- The El Paso County Sheriff's Office says that deputies are responding to a call of a pedestrian being hit by a train in Fabens Saturday afternoon.

According to EPCSO, the call came in at 12:35 p.m. at near the NE 4th Street and E. Main Street in Fabens.

The investigation is ongoing and the Sheriff's office says that there are multiple road closures due to the incident.

The Sheriff's Office did not release any information regarding the person's condition.

According to Sheriff's Office, the following streets are being impacted in Fabens:

Main Street and 4th Street, NE Grace, 3rd Street , and Fabens Street.

Once more information becomes available, we will update you on air and online.

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