June 24, 2016
The Richmond Police Department has identified the victim who
was struck by a train on Tuesday, June 21.
At approximately 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, officers
were called to the area of the 2400 block of Magnolia Court for a report of a
male struck by an eastbound CSX freight train. Albert Reid, 50, of the 3200
block of Reid Taylor Road, Sherrils Ford, North Carolina, was pronounced
dead at the scene, which was between Magnolia Court and Valley Road. A train
employee reported Reid had been walking on the tracks when he was struck.
The Medical Examiner will determine cause and manner of
death.
Major Crimes detectives are conducting the death
investigation.
Anyone with information about Reid is asked to call Major
Crimes Sergeant Michael Mocello at 646-6775 or Crime Stoppers at
780-1000. Citizens can also submit a tip online at www.7801000.com or text Crime Stoppers at
274637, using the key word “ITip” followed by your tip. All Crime Stoppers
methods are anonymous.
