Man killed running across train tracks in Bedford County

July 11, 2012 12:03 am

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A Maryland man was struck and killed by a train Tuesday night in Bedford County.

According to state police, the victim -- a 21-year-old from Cumberland -- was reportedly running across the tracks when he slipped and was struck by an oncoming train around 6 p.m.

He was pronounced dead at the scene in Hyndman, along CSX Railroad tracks.

It is unknown if alcohol played a factor in the incident, and results from toxicology tests are pending, according to state police.


First Published July 11, 2012 12:00 am

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