A City of Alexander resident was killed when he was struck by a train early Thursday (July 31) evening. The incident occurred at the Brookwood Road crossing near Shobe Road in South Alexander.
The resident has been identified as Thomas Garrison, 71.
In a statement issued by the Alexander Police Department, “On 07/31/2025 at approximately 5:50 pm, Officers with the Alexander Police Department, along with Pafford EMS, and Alexander Fire Department responded to the report of pedestrian versus train accident in the 17200 block of Brookwood Road in the City of Alexander.”
“Alexander Police Department units arrived on scene at 5:52 pm, and located a white male identified as Thomas Garrison 71 years of age from the City of Alexander, who had been struck by an eastbound train,” the statement continues. “Officers attempted life saving measures until Pafford EMS arrived on scene ... and assumed care of Mr. Garrison. Lifesaving measures were unsuccessful.”
The statement also says, “Alexander Police Department has no reason to suspect any foul play in this incident.”
This article will be updated as additional information develops.
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