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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 a train. Multiple law enforcement agencies held a processional to honor the fallen officer. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is continuing the investigation. https://www.wdbj7.com reported
An investigation is currently underway in South Carolina after a police officer tragically lost his life 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 all train activity in the vicinity. Unfortunately, one officer from the Easley PD, identified as 22-year-old Matthew Hare, was struck and killed by a train along the tracks. The Pickens County Coroner’s Office confirmed that Officer Hare was attempting to rescue a suicidal individual from the tracks when the incident occurred. Despite immediate medical attention, he was pronounced dead at the scene. To honor the fallen officer, multiple law enforcement agencies held a solemn processional later in the day. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division has been called in to lead the ongoing investigation. In addition, WHNS has reached out to Amtrak for a statement regarding the passenger train that is currently halted in the affected area..
