The Hickory Police Department is investigating an incident involving a pedestrian who was struck by a train at the pedestrian crossing between Union Square and Hickory Station on Thursday, June 11.
Hickory Police responded to the incident at 4:43 p.m. The train was traveling east along the square just after 4:40 p.m. when the pedestrian crossed from the south side of the tracks toward Union Square.
The subject was pronounced deceased on scene.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hickory Police Department at 828-328-5551.