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Jogger Killed by Train Had History of Stalking Eilish

3/28/2026

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Prenell Rousseau, 30, was killed by a Long Island Rail Road train while jogging near the tracks on Wednesday morning, with the death deemed accidental.
Rousseau had a history of stalking singer Billie Eilish, including a 2020 arrest for repeatedly visiting her home, which Eilish described as erratic.
Following the accident, about 100 Long Island Rail Road passengers were transferred to continue their journeys.

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Prenell Rousseau, 30, was killed by a Long Island Rail Road train while jogging near the tracks on Wednesday morning, with the death deemed accidental.
Rousseau had a history of stalking singer Billie Eilish, including a 2020 arrest for repeatedly visiting her home, which Eilish described as erratic.
Following the accident, about 100 Long Island Rail Road passengers were transferred to continue their journeys.