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Story by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano
(Beaver Falls, Pa.) One person is dead after a pedestrian was hit by a train Wednesday evening in Beaver Falls. Jeff DeGraff from Norfolk Southern’s media relations department reported that at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday an eastbound train struck an individual who was on the tracks near the 7th Avenue Bridge in Beaver Falls. DeGraff said unfortunately the individual suffered fatal injuries. The man was identified as being in his 30’s, and further identification would come from law enforcement, Mr.DeGraff said.
Norfolk Southern extended condolences to the families and friends impacted by the loss, and especially the train crew. He added: This is an unfortunate example of the dangers of pedestrians walking on or around railroad tracks. We ask the public to be safe and stay off the tracks.