The Richmond Police Department has identified the two
individuals who died after being struck by a train last night.
At approximately 10:25 p.m., officers were called to the
1800 block of Broad Rock Boulevard for the report of two men struck by a train
at the railroad crossing.
Officers arrived and found Darrel L. Page, 50, of the
2000 block of South Kinsley Avenue dead from his injuries near the
crossing. Officers also found Clarence L. Alexander, 40, of the 2400 block
of Cersley Street, injured near the crossing. Despite medical treatment he
also died at the scene.
Witnesses reported the two men attempted to cross the tracks
despite the railroad safety gates being down and operational as the train
approached. The two men were struck by the train in the crossing.
