Emergency crews were called at 10:48 a.m. to the 400 block of Grantham Road for a pedestrian struck by a train, according to Upper Allen Township Police.
The victim was identified as 22-year-old Brendan James Heisey of Elizabethtown, a Messiah University student, the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office said. Heisey was walking on the tracks when he was struck, suffering multiple traumatic injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Coroner Charley Hall.
Messiah University released a statement confirming the tragedy:
“It is with deep sorrow that Messiah University confirms the tragic death of one of our undergraduate students, Brendan James Heisey, a senior chemistry major, who was struck by a train near the south entrance of campus earlier today. We are heartbroken by this loss and extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to his family, friends and all who are grieving within our campus community. We invite you to join us in prayer. 💙”
Upper Allen Township Police, Norfolk Southern Police, and the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office are continuing to investigate the incident. The South Gate to campus remains closed as the investigation continues.
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