The Gordon County Coroner’s Office has confirmed that a man killed near Resaca after being struck by a train on Tuesday was that of 60-year-old Gregory Smith of East Ridge, Tennessee.
Authorities say the incident occurred along the railroad tracks in Gordon County. The circumstances leading to the accident remain under investigation.
Coroner Nick Blalock expressed condolences to Mr. Smith’s family, noting that his office continues to support them during this difficult time, along with the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office.
This is the second person stuck and killed by a train near Resaca this year, as train stuck a pedestrian on the tracks north of Craigtown Road in late May.
No further details have been released.
