The death of a pedestrian who was hit by a train in Lula Thursday was an apparent suicide, the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said Friday. The finding is pending confirmation through an autopsy by the medical examiner.
Deputies and Hall County Fire Rescue were dispatched at approximately 3 p.m. to the intersection of McLeod Street and Main Street, where a man was struck by a train and died at the scene.
Investigators with the sheriff’s office responded, and Norfolk Southern Railway temporarily halted train traffic in the area. The intersection was closed until approximately 5:30 p.m. for the investigation.
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Out of respect for the victim’s family, 97.5 Glory FM is not releasing his name.)
(If you or anyone you know, is contemplating taking his or her own life, help is available at Georgia Suicide & Crisis Hotline. Free, 24/7 Chat, Text & Phone.)