ID Released For 19-Year-Old Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Northern Westchester

The name of the 19-year-old who was fatally struck by a Metro-North train in Northern Westchester has been released.

The incident happened in Peekskill at the Hudson Avenue rail crossing.
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02/07/2023 11:00 a.m.

Earlier Report - New Update: Person Killed By Train In Peekskill, Metro-North Service Still Delayed

Peekskill resident Wilmer Cango was hit by train number 830 on Monday, Feb. 6 around 7:10 a.m. at the Peekskill Metro-North station at the Hudson Avenue Crossing, Metro-North spokesman Mike Cortez said.

Cango had been trespassing on the tracks when he was hit. He later died from his injuries.

More details about how Cango was hit have not yet been released. An investigation into the incident is still ongoing.

Because of the incident, Metro-North service was delayed on Monday between the stations in Manitou (in Putnam County) and Peekskill.

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

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