Maryville man hit, killed by train in Blount County, officials say

BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WVLT) - A Maryville man is dead after being struck and killed by a train in Blount County on Monday, according to Blount County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Marian O’Briant.

BCSO deputies responded to South Old Glory Road and Keith Road just after 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 to the report that a man had been hit by a train operated by CSX.

Once on the scene, they learned that a man, identified as Daniel L. George, 30, was hit by the train while walking along the tracks. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The body was transported to the Knox County Regional Forensic Center.

“Sheriff Berrong extends his condolences to Mr. George’s loved ones of their loss,” O’Briant said.

An investigation is underway.

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