MARYVILLE, Tenn. — A person was hit and killed by a train in Maryville on Monday, according to CSX, the train company.
They said it happened at around 3:30 p.m. and said that the person was hit just north of Honeysuckle Rd. and County Farm Rd. They also said that the line was not used for passenger rides.
The Blount County Sheriff's Office identified the man as Daniel L. George, 30, from Maryville. They said he was pronounced dead on the scene after the crash.
They said deputies responded to the area of South Old Glory Road and Keith Road on Monday at around 3:40 p.m. after receiving reports that a man had been hit by a train operated by CSX.
Investigators determined that George was walking along the railroad tracks when he was hit by the train.
BCSO also said investigators are continuing to look into the crash.