A tragedy unfolded in the downtown area as a man lost his life after being struck by a train. The incident occurred on the 400 block of North 14th Street, according to a recent statement from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department . The victim, an unidentified man between the ages of 50 and 60, was found unresponsive on the train tracks.

The local emergency medical services were quickly on scene, where they pronounced the man dead. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department revealed that the man appeared to have attempted to jump a brick wall, and in a tragic misstep, stumbled and fell back onto the tracks. This grim scene took place under the unsuspecting gaze of the city, which pulses to the rhythm of daily commutes and bustling streets.

The preliminary investigation by the police paints a sorrowful picture of the man's last moments. There are no current indications of foul play, however, the investigation continues as authorities seek to uncover the full story. Metro Link, the local transit authority, is working in collaboration with the police department to assist in the inquiry of the circumstances leading up to the incident.