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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Lawrence County, PA) Pennsylvania State Police in New Castle are investigating the death of a 38-year-old New Galilee man in Lawrence County.

According to police, James McIntosh was pronounced dead at the scene by the Lawrence County Coroner after an incident reported at about 12:26 a.m. near Haggerty Road and Walnut Lane in New Beaver Borough.

Investigators said McIntosh was found lying on the roadway near a railroad crossing wearing dark clothing as a train approached the area.

Police said the train operators activated the horn after noticing McIntosh sitting upright on the road, but the train struck him before it could stop.

The investigation remains ongoing pending interviews with train employees and people associated with McIntosh. Police said a family member positively identified the victim.