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The incident happened in Shirley, west of the Mastic-Shirley station, shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, as Daily Voice reported.
An eastbound LIRR train was approaching the station when it struck an unauthorized pedestrian on the tracks at the Smith Road crossing, MTA Police told Daily Voice.
On Monday, Dec. 30, the agency identified the victim as 72-year-old Robert Audette Jr., of Shirley.
No criminality is suspected, and the investigation is ongoing, MTA Police said.
The incident caused delays on the Montauk Branch, but service has since resumed.
Additional details about Audette’s life were not immediately available. Relatives are invited to share funeral details, a statement, and/or photos by emailing mmashburn@dailyvoice.com.
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