FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
Monday, September 30, 2013
Sugar Valley Woman Reports Being Struck By Train Near Russell Hill
Sheriff Mitch Ralston Reports:
Near midnight, Saturday, September 29, 2013, deputy sheriffs received a report of a woman being struck by a passing train near the crossing on Russell Hill Road near the Sugar Valley community. Deputies responded to both the hospital and the scene. The victim reported that she was on the railroad tracks and had been struck by a train, and had suffered head and foot injuries. She was initially treated at Gordon Hospital but was later transferred to Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga. Investigating officers believe that the incident was alcohol related and no charges are expected to be filed.