87 Year Old Woman Tragically Killed in Freight Train Accident in Southwest Atlanta

An 87-year-old woman was struck and killed by a freight train in southwest Atlanta on Monday, occurring at the Lee Street crossing around 1:30 p.m. The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, and authorities believe the incident was accidental. The investigation is being conducted by Norfolk Southern police, with an autopsy pending to determine the cause and manner of death.