Hall County man struck by train over the weekend

HALL COUNTY, Ga. — A man died after being struck by a train in Gainesville over the weekend.

Deputies said the man was walking near Dorsey Street and Industrial Boulevard before 1:30 a.m. when he was struck.

An investigation determined that the train operator had sounded warning equipment but was unable to stop before hitting and killing the man.

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Deputies believe the man walked deliberately into the train’s path.

Deputies said the man was a member of the local homeless community.

The man who died has not been identified.

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