A Frederick man who was struck by a CSX freight train on May 4 has died from his injuries, family members and state officials confirmed May 28. Relatives identified the victim as James Stanley Roderick Jr., who had been hospitalized after the collision.
According to reporting by The Frederick News-Post, the crash happened in the early hours of May 4 near the end of Executive Way just west of Interstate 270. Emergency responders found an adult man with life-threatening injuries and rushed him to Frederick Health Hospital.
In a morning roundup that captured just how busy first responders were, AOL noted that the train strike was one of several serious calls that day, alongside a building fire and a multi-vehicle rollover. The outlet reported that the injured man was taken to a local trauma center for treatment.
Official confirmation
Maryland's Office of the Chief Medical Examiner confirmed Roderick's death, and spokesperson Stephanie Moore provided that confirmation to The Frederick News-Post. The agency did not immediately release additional information about the circumstances of the collision, according to the paper.
Investigation underway
Police and railroad officials are investigating the circumstances of the collision, and the case remains under review by state and local authorities. The early accounts of the response and the hectic morning timeline were detailed by AOL, which credited Frederick County Fire and Rescue for its information.
Roderick's family has not released funeral arrangements publicly. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact local law enforcement.
