James O’Neill dies in fatal Central, South Carolina train accident

James O’Neill dies in fatal Central, South Carolina train accident

Fatal Central, South Carolina train accident death of James O’Neill – Obituary

James O’Neill, 57, of Central, South Carolina, was struck and killed by a train on the morning of February 7 near the intersection of Watkins Street and West Main Street. Pickens County Coroner Andrew Wilson and Deputy Coroner Marsha Alexander responded to the scene, where O’Neill was pronounced dead despite emergency efforts.

The incident remains under investigation by the Pickens County Coroner’s Office, the Central Police Department, and Norfolk Southern. O’Neill is remembered by family, friends, and his community for the life he lived and the connections he fostered, leaving a profound impact on those who knew him.