Man Struck, Killed By Amtrak Train In Capital Region

A man has died after being struck by an Amtrak train in the region.

A man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train near River Road in Schodack on Friday, July 5.
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07/05/2024 6:00 p.m.

The Rensselaer County incident happened in the town of Schodack, along River Road, just before 9 a.m. Friday, July 5.

New York State Police an Amtrak train stopped and called emergency services after striking a pedestrian. Authorities located the man and pronounced him dead at the scene a short time later.

Police are withholding his identity until his family has been notified.

The railroad tracks were closed in both directions for nearly 3 ½ hours while crews investigated. The railway has since reopened.

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