Deputy Chief Ronald Mullen killed in collision with train at Pleasant Point Road in Branford, Connecticut

Branford Deputy Chief and Deputy Fire Marshal Ronald Mullen was struck by Shoreline East commuter train #1699 around 7:20 p.m. Wednesday night. Capt. Geoffrey Morgan told 22News’ Connecticut sister station WTNH that the deadly strike occurred in the area of Pleasant Point Road in Branford.

The Branford Fire Department is mourning the loss of the deputy fire chief, who was struck and killed by a train in Branford on Wednesday night. Deputy Chief Mullen joined the Branford Fire Department as a cadet member in 1976 and became a member of the career staff in 1981. Police also issued a statement, saying the public safety community is grieving the loss of Deputy Chief Mullen. Deputy Chief Ronald R. Mullen, who was also the deputy fire marshal, was on the tracks in the area of Pleasant Point Road in Branford around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday when a Shoreline East train struck him, officials said. "It is with deep regret, we relay news of the sudden passing of Deputy Chief/Deputy Fire Marshal Ronald R. Mullen.

Family and friends of the Branford deputy fire chief who was struck and killed by a train in Branford last Wednesday night will pay their final respects on Tuesday. Deputy Chief Ronald R. Mullen, who was also the deputy fire marshal, was on the tracks in the area of Pleasant Point Road in Branford around 7:20 p.m. on Wednesday when a Shoreline East train struck him, officials said. Mary Church in Branford. A funeral mass for Mullen is scheduled for 11 a.m. at St. The officer of the medical examiner said on Monday that Mullen's death was a suicide.