Pedestrian Identified In Deadly NJ Transit Train Crash Near Jersey Shore Station

Authorities have identified a homeless man who was killed when he was struck by a New Jersey Transit train in Red Bank.

Monmouth Street near the train crossing in Red Bank, NJ.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps/Chris Spiker*

10/09/2024 10:07 a.m.

Joseph Rego Jr., 52, died in the crash on Tuesday, Oct. 8, an NJ Transit spokesperson said on Tuesday, Oct. 15. He was hit by a southbound North Jersey Coast Line train No. 3241 at the Monmouth Street crossing at around 2 p.m.

The crossing is next to the Red Bank transit station.

The train left New York Penn Station at 12:12 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Long Branch at 1:45 p.m. None of the 25 passengers or crew on the train were injured.

North Jersey Coast Line service was suspended in both directions due to the crash. Trains were running "on or close to schedule" by around 7:20 p.m.

NJ Transit police were leading the investigation.

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