Indialantic 34-year-old identified as victim in yesterday’s fatal train incident

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Indialantic 34-year-old identified as victim in yesterday’s fatal train incident

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February 9, 2024

By Robert Burns

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Melbourne Police have identified Mark L. Segretto as the 34-year-old man who according to reports, intentionally laid down on the tracks in front of an oncoming Brightline train.

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The incident occurred in Melbourne, close to downtown near the Fee Ave and U.S.-1 crossing.

Witnesses reported seeing the man lie down on the track. The train attempted to stop, but could not do so before striking the man.

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He died at the scene of the result of his injuries.

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