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Heather McClay dies after being struck by Tri-Rail train at East Ocean Avenue crossing in Lantana, Florida

Modified Date: 
Sat, 04/08/2017 - 2:13pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Police: Woman struck, killed by Tri-Rail train

Traffic is blocked at the East Ocean Avenue railroad crossing.

Heather McClay Obituary

Heather Leigh McClay, 41, died April 7, 2015. Heather was born in Franklin, MA on May 5, 1973. Heather is survived by her lifetime partner, Susan Reynolds; her sister, Christina McClay; and brother, James McClay. - 

A woman on foot was struck and killed by a Tri-Rail Train shortly after 10 a.m. this morning near the intersection of South Dixie Highway and West Pine Street at the East Ocean Avenue railroad crossing. Few details are available; check back for updates.  

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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Train Accident
People Involved: 
Heather McClay
Roadway: 
South Dixie Highway and West Pine Street
City: 
Lantana, FL
County: 
Palm Beach County, FL
Area: 
West Palm Beach-Ft. Pierce, FL

Comments

Submitted by sophia on Tue, 04/07/2015 - 4:49pm

Please pray for this poor woman my heart goes out to all who loved her...god bless all that really need our support

Submitted by Ellen Papay on Wed, 04/08/2015 - 3:04pm

I believe this woman was the sister of a past friend of mine. RIP Heather McClay if this is you. I wish you peace in your death that you never found in life.

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 04/09/2015 - 8:38am

She had a sister Tina... if that helps

Submitted by Lee Russell on Thu, 04/09/2015 - 8:51am

Yes it was Heather McClay, a kind, loving person. Go Rest High on That Mountain Heather, your work on Earth is done.
I love you so much
Rest In Peace now
Lee

Submitted by Kimashley on Wed, 05/13/2015 - 7:51am
Rest in peace my dear sweet friend,there is such pain in my heart. I will always love you❤️. your Godchilren will always love you. You will live forever in our hearts. 

Submitted by Cyndi on Fri, 11/20/2015 - 5:18pm
Please tell me how to contact Heathers sister or brother if anyone knows how. My email is secura.cyndi@gmail.com   I am so sad, I was friends with Heather when she was 18 years old. I helped her thru surviving cancer. She visited me once in NC in the early 90's and we then lost contact...I have looked for her over the years. We had a connection and I'm sorry our friendship drifted and now even more sad that she came to such a tragic end.  Heather heather heather...I will never forget you...

Submitted by Michael on Fri, 07/08/2016 - 1:16pm

Heather told me she was going to commit succide by train 4 years before her death. I did not believe her.. RIP

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