Pedestrian struck and killed by a train east of downtown Durham early Tuesday
A pedestrian was hit and killed by a freight train east of downtown Durham on Tuesday morning, according to Durham police.
Police say Ronnie Earl Shaw was hit by a Norfolk Southern train near where South Alston Avenue meets East Pettigrew Street at about 5:20 a.m. Shaw, 42, was taken to a hospital where he later died, according to police.
Police have not said how they think Shaw came to be hit by the train. They are still investigating the crash.
As of 8 a.m., East Pettigrew Street was closed at the intersections with South Driver, South Plum and Ramseur streets. It has since reopened.
This story was originally published August 27, 2024 at 8:24 AM.
Richard Stradling
The News & Observer