A man identified by law enforcement as a repeat stalker of pop star Billie Eilish was struck and killed by a Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) train early Saturday morning. The incident occurred near a crossing in Nassau County, according to officials from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after 6:00 a.m. following reports of an unauthorized individual on the tracks.
The victim, whose identity is being withheld pending official notification of next of kin, was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities confirmed the individual had a documented history of legal issues involving Eilish. Court records indicate the man was the subject of several permanent restraining orders intended to protect the Grammy-winning artist and her relatives.
Most recently, the individual was cited for a trespassing incident near a residence associated with the performer’s family. He had been released from custody earlier this year following a short sentence for violating a protective order. Sources within the police department stated that the man had been observed in the vicinity of the tracks for some time before the collision.
LIRR service on the affected branch was suspended for several hours as investigators worked to process the scene. "The investigation into the specific circumstances of the collision remains ongoing," a spokesperson for the MTA Police Department stated. Preliminary findings by the medical examiner suggest that no foul play is suspected at this stage of the inquiry.
Billie Eilish has not issued a public statement regarding the fatality as of Saturday afternoon. The singer has frequently discussed the psychological burden and safety concerns resulting from persistent security threats and unwanted visitors at her private residence. Her legal team has successfully sought numerous injunctions against various individuals over the past several years.
Under the administration of President Donald Trump, federal officials have continued to emphasize the importance of infrastructure safety and the protection of private citizens from harassment. Train service was fully restored to the area by midday, though residual delays impacted travelers throughout the afternoon. Officials reiterated the extreme danger posed by trespassing on active railway corridors.