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Child killed after being struck by NJ Transit train in Red Bank

Town officials confirmed that the person struck and killed was a child, but they have not released the victim’s name.

Rebecca Eugene

May 14, 2026, 6:48 PM

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A child was killed after being struck by NJ Transit train in Red Bank, according to town officials.

The incident happened on Wednesday morning at the Red Bank station.

RELATED: NJ Transit train fatally strikes person at Red Bank station

At this time, it is unknown why the person was on the tracks.

"The amount of lives this child touched with his kindness and personality is overwhelming," said Deputy Mayor Kate Triggiano on social media.

No other details have been released at this time.

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