Teen Fatally Struck By Freight Train In Gainesville: Police

GAINESVILLE, VA — A 19-year-old man was fatally struck by a freight train in Gainesville on Monday afternoon, the Prince William County Police Department said.

Authorities identified the man as Emilio Maurisio Rivas of Catlett. No other injuries were reported in the crash.

The crash occurred around 3 p.m. on Monday near Gardner Manor Pace. and Hillcrest Farm Lane, authorities said. Investigators believe Rivas was walking within the train tracks as the freight train approached.

"The train engineer sounded the train horn to warn the pedestrian, who continued to walk within the tracks before being struck by the train," the police department said in a report.

Rivas was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators believe Rivas may have intentionally walked along the tracks and allowed the train to hit him. Witnesses told police he did not try to move out of the way as the train sounded its horn.

" Following the investigation, and due to the incident not occurring at a crossing, the case will be classified as a death, possible suicide," the police department said.

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