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Name of Train Victim Released

A Henderson County Sheriff's office cruiser in downtown Henderson.
Tim Jagielo
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WNIN
A Henderson County Sheriff's office cruiser in downtown Henderson.

Authorities in Henderson County, KY say Robert Eli, 83, was killed when hit by a freight train on Tuesday

Authorities have released the name of the man killed by a train in Henderson County. WNIN’s John Gibson has the update:

The coroner says 83-year-old Robert Eli of Henderson died in Tuesday afternoon’s accident near Schuette Lane,

Reports from the scene indicate Eli was walking on the track when a freight train struck him.

Authorities say he died at the scene.

There was no word of foul play.

An investigation continues.