Pedestrian fatally struck by train in NE Houston

HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating Saturday after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a train in northeast Houston.

The incident was reported at 5:50 a.m. in the 400 block of Schweikhardt Street.

Police said a man was hit and killed by a train. Police believe the victim was homeless, saying he had no identification.

A passerby told police his name may be Joe and that he was from Louisiana.

Anyone with information in this case is asked to call the Houston Police Department Homicide Division at 713-308-3600.