A pedestrian walking on the tracks near Georgia Avenue and Industrial Boulevard in Gainesville Monday night was struck by an oncoming train and later died of his injuries.
Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said Danny Diaz, 42, was struck by a northbound train around 9:30 p.m. on October 2.
According to the initial investigation, the train conductor saw Diaz and applied the brakes on the train as he sounded several warnings. Diaz did not exit the tracks and was hit.
Emergency personnel transported Diaz to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. The sheriff’s office says Diaz was a member of Gainesville’s homeless community.
Officials with Norfolk Southern Railroad and HCSO continue the investigation into the fatal collision.
