Train Accidents

A Miami Brightline death raises questions about quiet zones, unfenced tracks, train safety, and what families should know after a fatal accident.

Brightline Quiet Zone Fatality Raises Safety Questions

Brightline Quiet Zone Fatality Raises Safety Questions 1600 1200 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Eric Alan Hirt, 47, a popular local graffiti artist known as “Eson,” was struck and killed by a Brightline train in Biscayne Park on May 13, 2026. This tragic loss…

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Fatal Pompano Beach Brightline Scooter Collision Draws Scrutiny

Fatal Pompano Beach Brightline Scooter Collision Draws Scrutiny 940 788 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A tragic event occurred on February 19, 2026, when a scooter rider lost his life after colliding with a Brightline train in Pompano Beach, Florida. This heartbreaking incident marks the…

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Brightline Train Accidents and Fatalities in Florida: What You Need to Know

Brightline Train Accidents and Fatalities in Florida: What You Need to Know 940 788 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Brightline is known for being the fastest train in Florida, but it also holds a troubling record: the highest death rate of any passenger rail system in the United States.…

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Recent Brightline Deaths a Reminder to Exercise Caution with Trains

Recent Brightline Deaths a Reminder to Exercise Caution with Trains 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

The new railway company, Brightline, which is in the process of building high-speed train service throughout South Florida and up to Orlando, has hit some safety snags within the first…

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