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More Information Released On Garrett Death Investigation
By: Mike Stiles - Wednesday, January 6, 2021


(GARRETT) – The Indiana State Police has released more information on the death of a West Virginia man in Garrett.

Investigators say they reviewed the CSX train camera system and discovered that on December 29, 2020, just before 7 AM, 30 year old Michael Dale Griffith of Charleston, West Virginia, was struck by an eastbound CSX train at the Taylor Road crossing.

Griffith was observed running north across the tracks, into the path of the train, which was on the center tracks. The lights on the stop arm were functioning and the train's horn sounded several times as it approached. The train was going 50 MPH, which is below the posted speed for this area.

The train's engineer told detectives that he did not observe Griffith, nor was he aware of striking anything. There were no other witnesses in the area at the time of the incident. Griffith's body wasn't discovered until 2:35 PM, when a passerby noticed the body and called the Garrett Police Department.

The Indiana State Police say Griffith's death has been ruled accidental, as detectives have not found any evidence at this time to suggest a crime has been committed.

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