Andrew and Rashad Gilmore, 3, killed in train accident; Rene Gilmore, 4, survives

Modified Date: 
Sat, 04/04/2015 - 12:52pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, October 10, 2014

Identities of two killed in Hazlehurst train accident released

Authorities say Andrew Gilmore and the young children were cousins. The investigation into the train fatalities continues.

Deadly Train Accident in Copiah County - Family Speaks Out

Linda Sims says Andrew Gilmore decided to take his two little cousins out for a snack Friday, something he always does. But when two hours passed, family members became worried and immediately started a search for them

Fatal train accident: New information about why it happened

"What he was supposed to do was bring them to the store and bring them right back," said Rena and Rashod's mother, Latasha Gilmore. "But what I'm hearing, and there are all kinds of rumors, he was supposed to take them to the football game."
Police have identified the fatal victims of the Friday Hazlehurst train accident as Andrew Gilmore, believed to be in his 40's, and three-year-old Rashad Gilmore. They were both pronounced dead at the scene. A second boy, four-year-old Rena Gilmore, suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses told investigators that Andrew Gilmore was sitting along the tracks with the children when they were struck by the train around 6:15 p.m.
People Involved: 
Andrew Gilmore
Rashad Gilmore
Rena Gilmore

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