A pedestrian in Atlanta's Dixie Hills neighborhood tragically lost their life after being hit by a train late Monday morning, reported FOX 5 Atlanta. The incident occurred near Howard Street and Blayton Circle, an area where trains run closely parallel to MARTA tracks, and not far from the West Lake station.
Details surrounding the victim and the reasons why they were on the track at the time of the accident have not been disclosed; the Atlanta Police Department has confirmed the fatality and indicated that CSX Transportation, the owner of the train involved, is taking over the investigation into the incident, and while this accident under investigation by CSX there remains a concern about the frequency of such occurrences. In their statement obtained by Atlanta News First, CSX expressed its condolences, offering "deepest sympathies to those impacted by this incident" and reiterated the potentially fatal repercussions of trespassing on rail property.
While it's currently unclear why the individual was present on the train tracks. Local authorities have yet to release any additional information about the victim or the circumstances leading up to the tragedy. CSX, emphasizing the severity of the situation, something the company has evidently dealt with before; furthermore, they acknowledged the "swift action of local first responders" in their response to the tragic event, as stated by Atlanta News First. The company, while offering condolences and cooperating with authorities.
