Taliaferro Co. Sherriff’s Office investigating death of man struck by train
TALIAFERRO COUNTY, Ga. (WJBF) – The Taliaferro County Sheriff’s Office is now investigating the death of a local resident who was struck by a train.
According to authorities, Richard L. Manago, Jr., 66, of M. L. King, Jr. Drive, was struck by a CSX Railroad train on Sunday, May 5th.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the accident occurred near the 300 block of M. L. King, Jr. Drive.
Investigators say that Manago was last seen on foot at approximately 2:45 P.M. where he advised his son he was about to go home.
Authorities then state at approximately 3:09 P.M., a 911 call was received from CSX Railroad Police reporting someone had been struck by a train.
The Taliaferro County Sheriff and Deputies, Taliaferro County Fire Department, Wilkes County EMS, and the Taliaferro County Coroner and Deputy Coroner, along with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, responded to the scene.
Sheriff McWilliams of the Taliaferro County Sheriff’s Office states, “I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Manago family. I offer each of you my support at this difficult time, and I pray God comforts you during your time of bereavement.”
Taliaferro County Coroner Milton Alexander pronounced that Manago was deceased at 4:00 P.M., and an autopsy is scheduled to be performed by the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office.
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