Christian Long dies in fatal Erie train accident

Christian Long dies in fatal Erie train accident

Fatal Erie train accident death of Christian Long

Erie County officials formally identified the man killed after being struck by a train on the city’s west side on September 24th as Christian Long, aged 33. The chief deputy coroner is now seeking any known family members of the deceased. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the provided number.

The precise identification of Christian Long occurred on September 25th, facilitated by fingerprint evidence gathered by Erie police at the scene. Initial details regarding the identity remained unknown following the incident, which was reported at 6:22 p.m. on railroad tracks near West 12th and Cascade streets on September 24th.

According to the Erie County Coroner’s Office and police reports, a train worker operating westbound saw the man walking near a nearby set of tracks before he entered the train’s path. Erie County Chief Deputy Coroner Nick Rekitt confirmed the death was pronounced at the scene shortly after the incident, at approximately 7:12 p.m. on September 24th.