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The investigation to determine the identity of the man who was struck and killed by a CSX train in Middletown early Tuesday was ongoing as of Thursday afternoon.
Police Chief Joseph Bartorilla said his investigators have a possible identification on the body and are working with the coroner’s office to confirm. He said DNA samples and other samples will be sent out for further review.
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The man reportedly was wearing a red “Killians Irish Red Lager” t-shirt and black cargo shorts when a CSX freight train that was traveling westbound struck him outside the Langhorne Regional Rail Station around 2:40 a.m.
The engineer saw the man but was not able to stop the freight train, Bartorilla said.
“We’re leaning on this being a suicide but we’re not certain yet,” the chief said.
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Anyone with information that could help in identifying man or witnessed the crash is asked to call police at 215-750-3845.
