Man killed after attempting to touch freight train in Colleton County near Yemassee, South Carolina

Modified Date: 
Thu, 01/29/2015 - 5:53pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Man dies when hit by train in Colleton County

Colleton County Fire and Rescue Director Barry McRoy says the crossing lights and warning arms at the CSX grade crossing were working properly.
A woman who was with the man says he attempted to reach out and touch the train with his hand when he was struck and killed around 4 a.m. Wednesday in Colleton County near Yemassee. We'll update this story as more information becomes available. 

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