A woman was found deceased near the Historic Crew Stadium in north Columbus after being struck by a train in the early hours today. NBC4i reports that the woman, referred to as "well-dressed," was discovered around 1 a.m. on the train tracks by East 20th Avenue, west of the stadium. Authorities believe she was hit by a southbound train and subsequently found by a conductor on a northbound train. Beside her were earbuds and a set of car keys, although it was not confirmed whether she was wearing the earbuds when struck.
The discovery was also noted by the Columbus Division of Police, who were alerted to the scene near Black and Gold Boulevard at approximately 12:45 a.m. after Norfolk Southern notified dispatchers of the body on the tracks, as detailed by WBNS. The Franklin County Coroner's Office has been engaged to determine the official cause of death. At the same time, the police continue their investigation into the series of events that culminated in the fatality.
In conjunction with the reports above, ABC6 adds that the body was detected near Hiawatha Park and Silver Drive. The precise time of discovery was logged at 1:10 a.m., further concretizing the timeline. However, details about the identity of the deceased and the complete circumstances surrounding the tragic incident are yet to be disclosed. Updates are expected as the investigation unfolds.
