According to the Houston Police Department, the train hit the pedestrian at about 8 a.m. at 5751 Antoine Drive near W. Tidwell.
HPD confirmed the pedestrian died, but it's unclear how they may have gotten onto the train tracks.
BNSF Railway said the incident did not happen at a crossing. The company also said there were no injuries to the crew.
SkyEye's Tammy Rose was over the scene and said the train was sitting over several rows and affecting some roads. She said HPD was directing traffic near Pinemont and W. 43rd.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing.
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