Alburtis, Pa. – The small borough of Alburtis is mourning the loss of one of its residents, Angel Luis Rivera Jr., who tragically lost his life on Sunday morning after being struck by a train. The incident occurred near the intersection of North Main Street and West Penn Avenue at approximately 9:50 a.m. Rivera Jr., 26, was identified by authorities after the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office confirmed his death due to multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the accident.
The coroner has ruled Rivera Jr.’s death as accidental, but the circumstances leading to the fatal event remain under investigation. Both the Alburtis Police Department and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Police Department are working together to uncover the details of how Rivera Jr. came to be in the path of the train.
Train-related fatalities are rare in the Lehigh Valley area, making this incident even more shocking to the local community. The news has deeply affected the residents of Alburtis, who are struggling to cope with the sudden and tragic loss of a young man who was well-known in the area.
As the investigation continues, authorities are reminding the public of the importance of rail safety and urging vigilance around train tracks. The community is united in grief, offering support and condolences to Rivera Jr.’s family and friends during this difficult time. More information is expected to be released in the coming days as investigators work to piece together the moments that led to this heartbreaking incident.