A Fatal Train Crash is Under Investigation in Sweetwater

A Fatal Train Crash is Under Investigation in Sweetwater

A fatal train crash in Sweetwater.

Police responding to the Duck Park area yesterday (Thursday) afternoon and say a woman, identified as Sharlotte Castillo-Wong, was driving across the tracks when the crossing’s arms came down, keeping her in the path of a Norfolk Southern train. She was struck by the train as she attempted to get out of her vehicle and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say several roads and all tracks within the city’s limits will be shut down for an extended time.

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A Fatal Train Crash is Under Investigation in Sweetwater

A Fatal Train Crash is Under Investigation in Sweetwater

A fatal train crash in Sweetwater.

Police responding to the Duck Park area yesterday (Thursday) afternoon and say a woman, identified as Sharlotte Castillo-Wong, was driving across the tracks when the crossing’s arms came down, keeping her in the path of a Norfolk Southern train. She was struck by the train as she attempted to get out of her vehicle and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say several roads and all tracks within the city’s limits will be shut down for an extended time.