Updated: Saturday Dec 27, 2025, 4:15 pm
The trespasser struck by SEPTA Regional Rail Trenton Line train died as a result of their injuries, a SEPTA spokesperson confirmed for Lower Bucks Source early Saturday evening.
“I can confirm that the trespasser strike resulted in a fatality (male) and that service on the Trenton Regional Rail Line was restored as of approximately 3:45 this afternoon,” SEPTA said.
The Bucks County Coroners office will now have the job of determining whether not the incident was accidental or death by suicide.
Bucks County Coroners Office Transport Van on the 2500 block of Bristol Pike Saturday afternoon
Credit: Joe Nelson, Lower Bucks Source
A SEPTA Regional Rail Trenton Line Train heading into Center City struck a trespasser on the tracks between the Bristol and Croydon stations at around 1:45 p.m. Saturday.
I can confirm a person was struck along the Trenton Line by an outbound SEPTA Regional Rail train between Bristol and Croydon Stations. The line is currently suspended until further notice, SEPTA Senior Press Officer John Golden said.
The condition of the struck individual is unknown, Golden said, adding updates will be provided once SEPTA has more information to disseminate.
Croydon Fire Co First Responders on scene after a trespasser was Struck by a SEPTA Train in between Bristol and Croydon Regional Rail stations Credit: Joe Nelson, Lower Bucks Source
The southbound Trenton line train is currently idle between the Bristol and Croydon stations adjacent to the Bristol Cemetery on Bristol Pike while Amtrak Police lead the investigation into the person vs train incident.
Firefighters from the Croydon Fire Company and Bristol Township Police officers are on scene.
The Bucks County Coroners office is also on scene although no information about the struck individual or their injuries has been released.
Updates as they come in.
Credit: Joe Nelson, Lower Bucks Source
All images in this story are credited to Joe Nelson, Lower Bucks Source.
