November 20, 2017
The Richmond Police Department is investigating the death of
a man who was struck by a train yesterday evening in the city’s south side.
At approximately 5:55 p.m. yesterday, officers
responded to the railroad tracks in the area of the 4500 block of Hull
Street for the report of a person struck by a train. When they arrived,
they located an adult male who was deceased along the tracks.
Witnesses stated they observed the male walking southbound
along the tracks toward the Amtrak train when he was struck.
The Medical Examiner will determine the cause and manner of
death. Foul play is not suspected at this time.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Major Crimes Detective W. Skinner at (804) 646-6670 or contact Crime Stoppers at 780-1000 or at www.7801000.com.
