Crime & Safety
TPD Identifies Tuscaloosa Man Killed By Train Tuesday
The Tuscaloosa Police Department has identified a Tuscaloosa man who was struck and killed by a train Tuesday afternoon.
TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Tuscaloosa Police Department has identified a Tuscaloosa man who was struck and killed by a train Tuesday afternoon.
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TPD spokeswoman Stephanie Taylor told local media on Wednesday that the victim was identified as Darnell Williams, 49.
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As Patch previously reported, police responded to the railroad track near 13th Street East and Dr. Edward Hillard Drive at 3:21 p.m. Tuesday.
Norfolk Southern Railway employees reported to TPD that the train was unable to avoid striking a man who was walking westbound on the track.
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