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Jerrick Hammer, 18, killed in pedestrian collision with train in Harrisonburg, Virginia

Modified Date: 
Wed, 03/08/2023 - 5:56am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 2, 2016

Virginia man dies after being hit by train - WTOP

By The Associated Press HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) — A Virginia man has died after being hit by a Norfolk Southern train. Virginia State Police Sgt. Les Tyler told media outlets that 18-year-old Jerrick Hammer of Elkton was struck while walking along the tracks on Saturday. Hammer died at the scene.
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Type: Train Accident
People Involved: 
Jerrick Hammer
City: 
Harrisonburg, VA
County: 
Harrisonburg city, VA
Area: 
Harrisonburg, VA

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