James Ferrara, 29, was struck and killed by a train near CT Switzer Sr. Drive and Eisenhower Drive in Biloxi, Mississippi

Modified Date: 
Sun, 07/14/2024 - 10:13am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Biloxi is identified

Harrison County Coroner Brian Switzer said 29-year-old James Ferrara, originally from Arizona, was walking westbound on the tracks when the train came up behind him. Switzer said Ferrara was wearing earbuds and didn’t hear the train or a motorist who tried to flag him down to warn him of the train.

Pedestrian killed by train in Biloxi identified. Here are the details

The incident happened around 8:20 a.m., an Amtrak train struck Arizona native James Ferrara, 39, who was walking the tracks near CT Switzer Sr. and Eisenhower drives. Ferrara was pronounced dead at the scene.

People Involved: 
James Ferrara
City: 
Biloxi, MS