Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Train in Moon Township Identified

Authorities have identified a Leetsdale man struck and killed by a train Saturday afternoon while walking along the tracks.  

Trevor Fluharty, 18, of Leetsdale, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Allegheny County Medical Examiner's officer. 

The fatal accident happened on the CSX railroad tracks along Route 51/University Boulevard, near Valley Ambulance in Moon. 

Moon and Coraopolis police were called to assist around 4:45 p.m.

Officials believe Fluharty didn't hear the train approaching.

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