Boy, 2, Dies After Train Crash in Pasco County

-ZEPHYRHILLS, FL — A 2-year-old boy has died and his babysitter remains hospitalized following a Monday morning crash involving a CSX train in Zephyrhills.

According to the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, Hunter Fink, 2, died from his injuries Monday afternoon. His babysitter, Heather Henderson, 26, was last listed in stable condition.

The initial investigation has revealed that Hunter and his 4-year-old sister were walking on the train tracks near Pattie Road and Paul S. Buchman Highway with Henderson and Cody Williams, an adult male, the sheriff's office said.

"When they realized a train was coming,Williams grabbed the 4-year-old girl and jumped off the bridge to safety (about an 8 foot jump)," an email from the sheriff's office said. "Heather Henderson was holding Hunter but was unable to jump out of the way in time. They were both hit by the train."

The sheriff's office received a 911 call about the crash around 11:55 a.m. Dec. 12.

The crash remains under investigation by both the sheriff's office and CSX.

No further information is being released at this time.

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