Tragedy struck a Georgia railroad crossing Saturday evening when a man was fatally hit by a CSX train. DeKalb County Police responded to a 911 call around 8 p.m. at the intersection of East Ponce de Leon Avenue and Kelton Drive in Tucker. Upon arrival, officers discovered the deceased man near the tracks.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances leading to the incident. It remains unclear how the man came to be in the path of the train. The victim's identity has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of exercising caution near railroad tracks. Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
