Crime & Safety
Train Kills Pedestrian In Lakeland
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train early Wednesday morning in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
LAKELAND, FL —A pedestrian was struck and killed by a CSX freight train early Wednesday morning in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office. The victim was later identiied as 58-year-old Randolph Randolph Rhymes of Lakeland.
"We are investigating a fatality related to a train hitting a pedestrian in the area of Combee Road and Highway 92," said a spokesperson for the sheriff's office on Wednesday.
"Crossings with be shut down for several hours including Fairway Avenue, Combee Road, Fish Hatchery Road, and Reynolds Road."
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The incident happened around 4 a.m. in the area of Combee Road and Highway 92.
"Video on the train shows him lying between the rails between Fish Hatchery Road and Combee Road," the spokesperson explained. "Deputies believe he was possibly sleeping when he was hit."
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The sheriff's office does not suspect foul play.
"Not far from the incident, deputies found copper wire, gloves and pliers," added the spokesperson.
Photo courtesy Polk County Sheriff's Office
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