Laurel County, Ky. - Sheriff John Root is reporting that Deputy Shawn Jackson along with Deputy Andrew Lawson are investigating a train versus pedestrian death that occurred on the CSX railroad track in the Lily community approximately 7 miles south of London early Saturday morning April 18, 2015 at approximately 3:06 A.M.
Deputies report that apparently a 17-year-old male resident of Laurel County was struck by a north bound CSX train, and received fatal injuries.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Laurel County Coroner's Office.
Assisting at the scene was KSP Trooper Chris Saunders, KSP/CVE Officer Mike Hamblin, Lily Volunteer Fire Department, London Laurel Rescue Squad, Laurel County DPS, Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, CSX Police, and the Laurel County Coroner's Office.
Investigation is continuing.
