Boy, 13, fatally struck by Lakeshore West GO train in Mississauga
Posted March 18, 2026 3:08 pm.
Last Updated March 19, 2026 11:52 am.
A boy died on Wednesday afternoon after being struck by a Lakeshore West GO Train just west of Long Branch GO station in Mississauga.
Peel Regional Police (PRP) say the child, confirmed by 680 NewsRadio to be 13 years old, was struck in the area of Alexandra Avenue and Fourth Street around 2:45 p.m.
Investigators say early information suggests the boy and another young child were on some sort of motorized bike in the area before he was struck.
Const. Tyler Bell-Morena told reporters at the scene that the traffic signals were functioning, with the arms down, lights flashing, and an audible tone at the time of the incident.
“All the information at this point, and understand that it’s preliminary and subject to change, but everything we have at this point is that the child went around the barrier and was struck by the train,” continued Bell-Morena.
“This is a horrible situation for the family involved, and it would be remiss of me not to remind motorists in the area, especially during this time of March Break with a lot of kids out and about, [to be] mindful of your surroundings.”
GO Transit says normal service has resumed through the area after hours of delays on the Lakeshore West line.
