Owego, NY – 17-Year-Old Boy Struck and Killed by Train Near Depot and State Streets
Posted on Saturday, May 4th, 2019 at 12:24 am
Owego, NY (May 3, 2019) – Police have recently identified the 17-year-old boy who was tragically struck and killed by a train on Wednesday, May 1st. The accident was reported to have taken place on the train tracks near Depot Street and State Street at approximately 3:00 p.m., according to authorities.
Officials stated that Kyle Davis, a 17-year-old Owego Free Academy student, was killed while walking along the tracks in the aforementioned area, although they are unsure as to whether or not another party was involved. At this time, the Norfolk Southern train has only been reported to have hit Davis for reasons that continue to be under investigation at this time.
Emergency medical responders were called to the scene after the accident and Davis was tragically pronounced deceased from the impact of the collision. No further information has been provided.
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