Christopher Sprague, 27, dead after being struck by Amtrak train in North Berwick, ME; Suicide is suspected

Modified Date: 
Fri, 10/10/2014 - 4:41pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, September 20, 2014

Person struck, killed in Downeaster collision

Train No. 695 has been stopped on the tracks near the Route 9 overpass since about 7 p.m. That train left Boston for Portland around 5 p.m.

Person struck, killed by Downeaster train in North Berwick

An Amtrak spokeswoman told the Portland Press Herald that the collision occurred on a section of track where there is no crossing and the maximum speed for the train would be 60 mph.

Man killed by Downeaster in North Berwick likely a suicide

The accident occurred 11 miles north of Dover, New Hampshire, on a section of track where there are no crossings and the maximum speed for the train is 60 mph.
The train has been stopped for awhile since investigators had to clear the scene. The train's crew are going to be relieved. 
People Involved: 
Christopher Sprague

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