Rainsville man struck by train in Collinsville

Rainsville man struck by train in Collinsville

By Southern Torch Staff

COLLINSVILLE, Ala. — A Rainsville man was struck by a train near Collinsville and pronounced dead at the scene on Saturday, April 17. The incident occurred at approximately 2 p.m.

The accident was reported by an employee with Norfolk Southern Railway. Officials with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Collinsville Police Department, and Collinsville Fire Department responded to the scene.

According to the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, Mark Dudley Hixon (53 of Rainsville), has been identified as the victim. An investigation is ongoing at this time.

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