Pedestrian struck by train in Miamisburg

Incident reported late Saturday night at East Pearl Street Crossing

Apr. 19, 2026 at 3:34pm

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A pedestrian was hit by a train late Saturday night in Miamisburg, Ohio. The crash occurred around 10:35 p.m. at the East Pearl Street Crossing, according to 911 audio from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. The caller reported there were severed legs under the train and no sign of life, and that the train had stopped after the incident.

Why it matters

Train-pedestrian collisions are a serious public safety issue, with hundreds of such incidents occurring each year across the U.S. This tragedy highlights the need for improved safety measures and public awareness around railroad crossings to prevent future loss of life.

The details

According to the 911 call, the pedestrian incident occurred late Saturday night around 10:35 p.m. at the East Pearl Street Crossing in Miamisburg, Ohio. The caller reported seeing severed legs under the stopped train and no signs of life from the pedestrian.

  • The incident was reported around 10:35 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2026.

The players

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency that received the 911 call about the pedestrian-train collision.

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What’s next

Authorities will investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident and work to notify the victim's family.

The takeaway

This tragic event underscores the need for increased safety measures and public awareness around railroad crossings to prevent future loss of life in pedestrian-train collisions.