Teen dead after being hit by train on Cape

An 18-year-old was found dead on Cape Cod on Monday after being hit by a train, Bourne police said.

Police and fire personnel responded to the area of Perry Avenue and Aptucxet Road around 7 p.m. after receiving reports of a train striking a person, police said. Upon arrival, responders found an 18-year-old person of Bourne deceased.

The name of the 18-year-old has not been released.

According to police, state police detectives assigned to the Cape and Island District Attorney’s Office are investigating the incident, along with MBTA police.

Want to leave a comment?

Create an Account Or sign in to your account

To comment, please create a screen name in your profile

To comment, please verify your email address

Conversation

This discussion has ended. Please join elsewhere on Boston.com