Michigan Man Killed on Railroad Tracks in Swanton
A man from Michigan’s Clinton Township was found dead early this morning on the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks east of Main Street and adjacent to Zeiter Way in Swanton. Below is a press released sent out by the Swanton Police Department and Chief John Trejo.
“On November 15. 2023 at approximately 12:56 a.m., Swanton Police Department responded to the area of Main Street and Norfolk Southern railroad tracks reference a pedestrian/train accident. Upon arrival, officers on the scene discovered a male deceased on the Norfolk Southern Railroad tracks. The male pedestrian, identified as Turner Royster (age 39) of Clinton Township, Michigan, was pronounced dead at the scene by Swanton EMS. Next of kin have been notified.
According to Swanton Mayor Neil Toeppe, the investigation is in the early stages and more information will be released by Village officials at the appropriate time.
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