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News Release 09/055/1554/sb (6)
February 24, 2009
Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train
Police are investigating the death of a man, after he was struck by an Amtrak train on Tuesday, February 24. Around 11:44 a.m. police were called to the train tracks near the intersection of Lorton Road and Gunston Cove Road for the crash. Officers located an adult male deceased on the track.
Detectives from the Crash Reconstruction Unit responded to the scene and the investigation is in its early stages. The train was traveling southbound on the tracks when the train operator spotted a man standing next to the tracks. The train operator blew his horn and the man stepped on the tracks with his back to the train. The operator then activated his emergency equipment and attempted to stop the train. The man turned toward the train and was struck. It appears the deceased was wearing ear muffs that covered his ears.
Investigators are trying to determine the identity of the deceased. He was black, in his 50s. He was wearing a UPS uniform, a UPS sweater and black sweat pants.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS(8477), e-mail at www.fairfaxcrimesolvers.org or text “TIP187” plus your message to CRIMES(274637) or call Fairfax County Police at 703-691-2131.
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