SANDY, Utah — A woman in a wheelchair was killed Monday afternoon after being hit by a Utah Transit Authority TRAX train in Sandy.
The incident happened at the Historic Sandy TRAX station on 9000 South at 12:30 p.m.
Officials report the woman was 65 years old and in an electric wheelchair waiting to cross the tracks.
The woman saw the southbound train pass and thought she was clear to go but was hit by the northbound train while crossing.
Officials report the TRAX train was traveling at a low rate of speed when it hit the woman.
Witnesses and nearby first responders tried to help the woman but officials report she died of her injuries at the scene.
Further identifying information about the woman was not made available as family members are notified of the death.
TRAX service returned to normal at 2:45 p.m. with barely any delays.
