Zachary Jones dies in fatal New Iberia train crash
Fatal New Iberia train crash death of Zachary Jones
NEW IBERIA, La. — An update confirms the individual who lost their life in a recent train collision has been identified. Zachary Jones, a resident of New Iberia who was 42 years old, is the victim of the incident reported by local authorities.
Early this past Sunday morning, a pedestrian was struck by a train in the West Washington Street area of New Iberia. Emergency responders arrived at the location and pronounced the sole individual involved deceased at the scene. The incident occurred shortly before the start of the early morning hour.
New Iberia’s local law enforcement division has initiated a formal investigation into the occurrence, classifying it as an accident involving a train and a person walking. This ongoing probe aims to ascertain the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal collision. Police officials have indicated that the area where the incident took place has been cleared for public access.
According to official reports from the Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office, the identity of the deceased is Zachary Jones. This confirmation brings closure to the investigation concerning the individual’s unfortunate demise. The coroner’s office provided this update following the necessary examination of the situation.
The incident unfolded in the first thousand numbers block, specifically at an address within the West Washington Street vicinity. The preliminary findings from responding agencies suggest that the pedestrian was involved in a collision with the railway vehicle. This is the nature of the ongoing inquiry that the local police department is actively undertaking.
Residents have been advised that the scene is currently secure. However, the incident remains under active investigation to ensure all relevant facts are thoroughly examined. The incident is being treated with the seriousness it warrants by the authorities.
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