Teen dies after being hit by train in Brandon: HCSO

BRANDON, Fla. - A 17-year-old Brandon High School student was killed after being struck by a freight train Thursday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

What we know:

Deputies say the crash happened shortly before 8:30 a.m. on the railroad tracks near Lakewood Drive.

At the scene, deputies found the teen with critical injuries. He was taken to Tampa General Hospital, where he later passed away on Friday.

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Investigators learned the teen was walking on the train tracks toward Brandon High School, when a train approached from behind. HCSO says the teen tried to jump out of the way but was hit by the train.

Deputies found a pair of headphones near the teen, and heavy fog was reported in the area at the time of the crash, HCSO said.

What we don't know:

Investigators are still working to determine how the accident happened.