The operator "lost her life due to the failure of the responsible parties to inspect these tracks and keep them clear," said the attorney for the family.

The River LINE is a light rail transit system in South Jersey, carrying commuters to 21 stops along the Delaware River. It covers 34 miles between Camden and Trenton, linking commuters, students, and travelers to transportation hubs like NJ Transit, PATCO, and Amtrak.

A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.