A pedestrian died Tuesday night after being hit by a train near Morrill's Corner in Portland, police said. Credit: CBS 13

A man died Tuesday night after he was hit by a train in Portland.

Brett Staples, 34, of Portland was hit about 8:13 p.m. near Morrill’s Corner, according to Brad Nadeau, a spokesperson for the Portland Police Department.

Staples was taken to Maine Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

No charges have been filed.

The death remains under investigation.