Police identify elderly New Jersey woman who was killed by a train on Christmas Eve.
Authorities in New Jersey have confirmed the identity of a woman who was fatally struck by a train on Christmas Eve as 76-year-old Loretta White from Pleasantville. This tragic incident unfolded shortly after a report was made regarding her disappearance earlier that evening, prompting local law enforcement to seek assistance from the public in locating her.
The fatal encounter occurred on Wednesday night when White was hit by Train 4634 on the Atlantic City Rail Line, which was en route to Philadelphia. Approximately thirty minutes before the incident, the Village of Pleasantville Police Department had shared a post on social media indicating that White was missing, thereby launching a public appeal for information regarding her whereabouts. She was last seen wearing dark clothing just a few hours prior.
Following the initial alert about her disappearance, police were able to update the Facebook post to inform the community that White had been located. However, the specifics surrounding her encounter with the train remain uncertain, raising questions about the circumstances that led to this distressing event.
Reports indicate that the train involved was carrying around thirty passengers at the time of the incident. Fortunately, no additional injuries were reported among the passengers or crew. Subsequently, train service on the Atlantic City line was temporarily halted between Atlantic City and Egg Harbor City around 7 p.m. to afford the authorities an opportunity to investigate the situation fully.
The Pleasantville Police Department has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident, and attempts to reach a spokesperson from NJ Transit have gone unanswered. Community members had rallied on social media, expressing hopes for White’s safe return the night before Christmas, underscoring the profound impact her disappearance had on residents of the area.
The tragic circumstances surrounding Loretta White’s death cast a somber shadow over the holiday season and point to the importance of community vigilance when it comes to the safety of vulnerable citizens. Further investigations are expected as authorities continue to piece together the events that led up to this unfortunate incident.
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