Washington County Coroner Mark Styninger has released the names of the man and woman who were killed when being struck by an Amtrak Train just after midnight Wednesday morning.
Both 28-year-old Curtis Braswell of Marble Hill, Missouri, and 21-year-old Della Blewett of Mt. Vernon were both pronounced dead on the scene.
Styninger says it appears both subjects were on the railroad tracks just south of the Main Street crossing in Richview when they were struck by a southbound Amtrak train. It is unclear why the subjects were near the train tracks but alcohol does appear to be a factor.
Washington County Ambulance Service, Ashley Fire Department, Washington County Sheriff’s Department, Irvington Police Department, and the Canadian National Railroad Police all assisted at the scene.
The accident continues to be investigated by the Railroad Police, Sheriff’s Department, and the Washington County Coroner’s Office.
No further information is available at this time.
