ID Released For Local Man Struck, Killed By Train In Cortlandt

The identity of a man who was killed after being struck by an Amtrak train in Northern Westchester has been released by authorities.

Preciado was struck by a train near Cortlandt station, MTA officials said.
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Ben Crnic

05/10/2023 4:50 p.m.

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Peekskill resident Marcos Preciado, age 37, was killed on Monday night, May 8 after he was struck by an Amtrak train around 8:40 p.m. on the Hudson Line near Cortlandt station, according to MTA officials.

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Following the incident, Preciado was taken to an area hospital and later died from his injuries.

An investigation into the death is still ongoing. No criminality is suspected, MTA officials said.

This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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