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Fair Lawn Today
By the People, for the People
Woman Fatally Struck By NJ Transit Train In Bergen County
The incident occurred just before midnight in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
Mar. 19, 2026 at 1:03pm
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A woman was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, around midnight on Thursday. The train, which had departed from Hoboken, struck the victim west of Marlot Avenue. There were no reported injuries to the crew or the 22 customers on board.
Why it matters
This tragic incident highlights the importance of rail safety and the need for increased awareness and precautions around train tracks, especially in densely populated areas like Bergen County, New Jersey.
The details
According to NJ Transit, the incident occurred around 11:58 p.m. when Bergen County Line train 1183, which had departed from Hoboken at 11:17 p.m., struck the victim west of Marlot Avenue in Fair Lawn. The train was due to arrive in Suffern at 12:24 a.m. There were no reported injuries to the crew or the 22 customers on board.
- The incident occurred around 11:58 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
- The train had departed from Hoboken at 11:17 p.m. and was due to arrive in Suffern at 12:24 a.m.
The players
NJ Transit
The public transportation system serving the state of New Jersey.
What’s next
New Jersey Transit police are leading the investigation into the incident.
The takeaway
This tragic event underscores the need for increased safety measures and public awareness around train tracks to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
