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An investigation is underway in South Carolina after a police officer was killed on train tracks while responding to a call for assistance. The officer, identified as 22-year-old Matthew Hare, was trying to help a suicidal person off the tracks when he was struck by an oncoming train. Multiple law enforcement agencies held a processional to pay their respects to the fallen officer. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is continuing the investigation. Amtrak has been contacted for a statement regarding the passenger train that is stopped in the area. https://www.mysuncoast.com reported
An investigation is currently underway in South Carolina following the tragic death of a police officer on train tracks while responding to a call for assistance. The Easley Police Department received a request for help on the railroad tracks along East Main Street early Wednesday morning. In response, the police contacted North Norfolk Southern to halt train operations in the vicinity. Regrettably, one officer from the Easley PD, identified as 22-year-old Matthew Hare, lost his life on the tracks. The Pickens County Coroner’s Office reported that Officer Hare was attempting to rescue an individual in distress when he was struck by an approaching train. Despite immediate assistance, the officer was pronounced dead at the scene. In honor of the fallen officer, various law enforcement agencies held a processional later that day. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has been called upon to conduct further investigations. Our attempts to obtain a statement from Amtrak regarding the halted passenger train in the affected area are ongoing..
