Authorities identified 60-year-old Fernando Barocio Martinez as the man who lost his life after getting struck by a train on Tuesday in New Iberia.
As per the initial information, the fatal pedestrian accident took place at approximately 2:30 a.m. between Bank Avenue and Ann Street. The preliminary reports showed that a train hit a man. The man died of his injuries after the collision.
According to the reports, Fernando Barocio Martinez was originally from Brownsville, Texas, but most recently was living in New Iberia. Railroad crossings from Jefferson Terrace to Bank Avenue were blocked for a period of time as crews worked at the scene, but were back open later Tuesday. No further details were provided.
The incident remains under investigation.
July 14, 2022
Source: KATC News