Body Of Man Struck By Freight Train Found In Greensburg
GREENSBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) - Police say the body of a man struck and killed by a freight train in western Pennsylvania has been found along railroad tracks in Westmoreland County.
Emergency responders found the victim's remains shortly before 6 p.m. Thursday about 100 yards away from the PNC Train Station at Greensburg.
County Department of Public Safety officials say the conductor of a Norfolk Southern Corp. train reported hitting the pedestrian around 5:30 p.m. The freighter stopped after the accident, delaying a westbound Amtrak train.
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The Westmoreland County Coroner identified the victim as Alexander L. Benson, 25. His death was ruled a suicide.
Witnesses told officials the man intentionally placed himself on the track to be struck.
Train personnel did reportedly sound a horn and engage the emergency braking system.
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