HIGH POINT, N.C. — A man was hit and killed while attempting to cross a railroad track Sunday, according to High Point police.
It happened around 3:20 p.m. as an Amtrak train was traveling on the Norfolk Southern tracks in the area of Old Thomasville Road at Vandever Street, according to police.
Police said that based on a statement by the engineer, it appeared that Richard M. Curthis was crossing the tracks and attempting to go in front of the train.
High Point police said, unfortunately, he was struck by the train and did not survive.
Norfolk Southern is conducting their portion of the investigation, according to police.
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