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MELBOURNE, Fla. – For the second time in two days, tragedy has struck on the train tracks near Fee Avenue in Melbourne. A 60-year-old man was struck and killed by a train Wednesday night, according to the Melbourne Police Department. Officers responded to the scene around 8:25 p.m.
Authorities reported that the man had been walking on the tracks when he was struck. No one aboard the train was injured, and road closures in the area, stretching to Hibiscus Boulevard, were cleared by midnight. Police have indicated that the man’s death appears to have been a suicide.
This incident follows closely on the heels of another train-related event at the same location just a day earlier. Monday night, first responders were called to the tracks when a person was reported lying on the rails. They were fatally struck.
The proximity and timing of these two incidents have raised concerns within the Melbourne community. Police have not indicated any connection between the two events, but the recurrence in the same area highlights potential safety concerns and the broader issue of mental health support for those in crisis.
The Space Coast Rocket encourages anyone struggling with mental health issues to seek help. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, resources like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline are available at 988.
