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Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Man Struck And Killed By Train

Location: Amtrak Rail Lines adjacent to I-495 in the area of Edgemoor Road, Wilmington, Delaware

Date of Occurrence: Wednesday, October 14, 2009, at approximately 12:20 a.m.

Resume: The Delaware State Police is investigating an incident in which a male subject stood in front of a northbound Amtrak Train at approximately 12:20 a.m. this morning.

This investigation revealed the incident occurred on the Amtrak Rail Lines adjacent to I-495 in the area of Edgemoor Road. The passenger train was heading northbound on the tracks when an unknown male subject stood directly in the path of the train. This subject was struck and killed upon impact.

Due to the condition of the body, identification of this individual has proved difficult. Measures are under way at this time to identify him, however, it is unknown when authorities will know who he is.

Once identification is made, his name will only be provided upon specific request from media sources. Otherwise, no additional news release will be disseminated in regards to this case.

No foul play is suspected.

3 comments:

  1. im sure when they find out who it is, the next of kin will sue for millions.

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  2. don't play chicken with a train, they don't swerve!

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  3. He did not play chicken his actions were intentional. He knew exactly what he wanted to do.

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