James Ferrara, 29, was struck and killed by a train near CT Switzer Sr. Drive and Eisenhower Drive in Biloxi, Mississippi
Modified Date:
Thu, 02/01/2024 - 3:08pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, January 9, 2024Pedestrian 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.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics:
Train AccidentPeople Involved:
James Ferrara
City:
Biloxi, MSCounty:
Harrison County, MSArea:
Biloxi-Gulfport, MS