GALION—The Galion Police Department is investigating a pedestrian-train accident that happened at approximately 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday.
According to a press release from Police Chief Brian Saterfield, Galion Police, Fire and EMS responded to the area of the South Market Street railroad crossing for a report of a pedestrian struck by a northbound CSX train. Upon arrival, a male was located near the closed crossing at South Union Street.
The victim, a 54-year old white male that resides in Galion, was transported to Galion Avita Hospital and later flown to an unknown hospital by MedFlight with life-threatening injuries.
Video obtained from CSX showed that the male was sitting very close to the railroad track on the south side of the track. The male did not move after warning horns were sounded and was struck by the train.
The crash remains under investigation, but alcohol is suspected to be a factor with the pedestrian.
No further information will be released today.