Pedestrian killed by train in Pittsylvania Co. declared suicide

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UPDATE: According to Virginia State Police, this incident appears to have been intentional. They said no further updates will be released relating to this death.


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PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY (WSLS 10) - A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Norfolk Southern Train Tuesday morning, according to Virginia State Police.

The incident happened at approximately 9 a.m. Tuesday, October 13.

Investigators said the train struck the pedestrian at or near the crossing on Route 29 between Sycamore and Rockford School Roads in the north part of Pittsylvania County.

Norfolk Southern Police have been notified.

Check back for updates on this developing story.