Ernest Watts, 59, man struck and killed by train near Cate Street in Hammond, LA

Modified Date: 
Thu, 02/19/2015 - 9:51am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, December 30, 2014

PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED BY TRAIN IN DOWNTOWN HAMMOND

According to witnesses, the man stepped in front of the oncoming train even though people near him tried to stop him. It is believed the victim did not hear their warnings.
At about 4:00pm, a 59-year-old man either did not hear or ignored bystander's warnings when he walked directly into the path of a train and was struck by it. The man was taken to the hospital before being pronounced dead. The victim has been identified as Ernest Watts.
People Involved: 
Ernest Watts
Roadway: 
Cate Street

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