East Rochester Police have identified the man struck and killed by an Amtrak train Saturday afternoon when he was walking along railroad tracks.
Police said on Monday that 23-year-old Noah Law of East Rochester was walking home from work. They said he was walking along the tracks, and tripped and fell onto the tracks.
Police said that despite efforts from the train crew, the collision was unavoidable.
A statement released by East Rochester Police Chief Michael Brandenburg said that "this heartbreaking accident serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers posed by walking or being near railroad tracks."
Brandenburg said that walking, running or taking photos on or near the tracks is not only extremely dangerous, but also considered trespassing on private property.
The incident in East Rochester happened Saturday at about 2:30 p.m., when Law was struck by a train traveling from New York City to Toronto.
There were no injuries reported to the approximately 135 passengers or crew on board the train.
The incident happened in the area of West Commercial and North Washington Streets.
Similar advice about walking near railroad tracks was provided in a statement from Amtrak, which noted that according to federal officials, trespassing along railroad rights of way is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in the U.S. Amtrak’s statement said that “these incidents can affect everyone involved, those who are injured or die and their families, our train crews, and our passengers.”
Amtrak said that the incidents also serve as critical reminders about the importance of obeying the law and of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and crossings.
