Overview
- The collision occurred Tuesday morning when a CN train struck a pedestrian at the railroad crossing near South West Avenue and Progress Avenue, and the pedestrian was pronounced dead.
- The Waukesha Police Department confirmed it is leading an active investigation into the fatal crash.
- Police have closed multiple local roads, including Sunset and West avenues and West and Newhall avenues, and have asked residents to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
- Officials have not released the pedestrian’s identity or details about how the collision happened, and reporting remains preliminary pending further updates.
- Investigators are expected to process the scene, coordinate with CN and the coroner, and provide public updates as the inquiry and road closures continue.