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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 save a suicidal person when he was struck by a train. Multiple law enforcement agencies held a processional to honor the fallen officer. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is continuing the investigation. Amtrak has been contacted for a statement regarding the stopped passenger train. wifr.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 along the East Main Street railroad tracks early Wednesday morning. In response, the police contacted North Norfolk Southern to halt train activity in the vicinity. Regrettably, one officer from the Easley PD, identified as 22-year-old Matthew Hare, lost his life during this incident. The Pickens County Coroner’s Office reported that Officer Hare was attempting to rescue a suicidal individual from the tracks when he was struck by an approaching train. He was pronounced dead at the scene. In honor of the fallen officer, several law enforcement agencies held a processional later that day. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has taken over the investigation, while Amtrak has been contacted for a statement regarding the halted passenger train in the area..
