Randolph Police Sgt. Scott Sherman was killed while off-duty when he was struck by a commuter rail train in Abington on Sunday, authorities announced Monday.

“On behalf of the entire Randolph Police Department, I extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Sgt. Scott Sherman, who tragically died while off duty in Abington on Sunday night,” wrote Randolph Police Chief Anthony Marag. “Sgt. Sherman was a highly respected and dedicated member of our department, serving the Randolph community with honor and integrity for many years.”

At about 8 p.m. Sunday, Transit Police officers were called to an emergency dispatch by a commuter rail train reporting a pedestrian hit at Birch Street railroad crossing east of the intersection of North Avenue and Railroad Street in Abington, the Plymouth County DA reported.

The male victim, identified as Sherman, 56, was pronounced dead by an Abington Fire first responder at the scene.

Investigators from Abington Police, MBTA police, and State Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Preliminary findings indicated “no mechanical faults were noted on the train by MBTA operators, and the train was travelling below the 70-mph speed limit at the time of the incident,” the DA’s office said.

Video surveillance from the scene shows the crossing lights had been activated at the intersection and arms had been lowered to block crossings at the time of the crash, the Plymouth DA said.

Sherman worked for the Randolph Police Department for 23 years and was promoted to the sergeant position in 2022, the police chief said. Before joining, he served as a School Resource Officer and as the department’s Elder Affairs Officer, working with programming at the Randolph Intergenerational Community Center.

“Scott was very funny, extremely intelligent, and well-respected,” said Marag. “His compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public service made a lasting impact on all who had the privilege to know and work alongside him. … His legacy and contributions to this department and our community will never be forgotten.”

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The police chief asked for respect of the family’s privacy while they grieve, and said “details regarding services will be shared as they become available.”

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has jurisdiction, the DA said, and the case remains under investigation.