Sunrail train kills pedestrian, closes Orange Avenue

A stretch of Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando has been closed after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a Sunrail train.

According to the Orlando Police Department, the incident took place earlier this morning at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Weber Street.

The pedestrian, who has not been identified by authorities, was pronounced dead at the scene by Orlando Fire Department officials.

Orange Avenue was shut down between Garland Avenue and Marks Street for several hours as a result of the incident. It was reopened by 9:13 a.m., according to OPD.

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