Fayette County

Pedestrian dies after being struck by train near Fayette-Jessamine line

Fayette County Coroner.
Fayette County Coroner.

A fatal accident involving a train and a pedestrian near the Fayette - Jessamine County line occurred Sunday morning, according to Lexington Police Lt. Jeremy Tuttle.

The Fayette County Coroner’s office was at the scene, Tuttle said.

Crews received the call about the accident around 8:15 a.m. Sunday .

It occurred about three to hundred yards south of the Waveland Museum, according to Lt. Tuttle.

Someone who answered the phone at the Fayette Coroner’s office said no statement would be made pending notification of next of kin.

This story was originally published March 3, 2019 at 9:55 AM.

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Valarie Honeycutt Spears
Lexington Herald-Leader
Staff writer Valarie Honeycutt Spears covers K-12 education, social issues and other topics. She is a Lexington native with southeastern Kentucky roots.  Support my work with a digital subscription
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