Man covered in gold spray paint struck by train in Kingsport, Tennessee
Modified Date:
Tue, 10/28/2014 - 11:28amAccident Date:
Tuesday, October 28, 2014Man coated in gold spray paint struck by train
According to a press release, a southbound CSX train had just left the rail yard when both the engineer and the conductor noticed an individual, identified as Dallas Wayne Turner, 38, 2424 Princeton Road, Kingsport, lying in the middle of the tracks.
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Turner's hands, face, and nostrils were coated with gold colored spray paint, and a can of spray paint was found next to him. Investigators came to the conclusion that Turner illegally used a can of spray paint as an inhalant by “huffing” it.
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A southbound CSX train was just leaving the rail yard when the engineer and the conductor noticed a man lying in the middle of the tracks. The man was identified as Dallas Wayne Turner, and his face, hands, and nostrils were coated with gold spray paint. The train attempted to emergency brake, but Turner was struck nonetheless. He suffered serious injuries but is expected to survive. He was sent to Holston Valley Medical Center for treatment of his injuries. Investigators believe he had been huffing the spray paint, as a can of it was found lying next to him.
Type: Train Accident
People Involved:
Dallas Wayne Turner
City:
Kingsport, TNCounty:
Sullivan County, TNArea:
Tri-Cities, TN-VA
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