Man Dies After Being Struck by Train Near Aberdeen-Matawan Station

A man was struck by a train near the Aberdeen-Matawan Train Station at about 10:30 Saturday night, according to NJ TRANSIT Spokeswoman Courtney Carroll. 

The initial investigation shows the man went around the crossing gates on Atlantic Avenue as North Jersey Coast Line train 7277, en route to Long Branch, entered the station, Carroll said. 

The adult victim was transported to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, according to Carroll. He succumbed to his injuries overnight. 

Information on the identity of the victim was not yet available.

Patch will update this article as more information becomes available.