FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

DURHAM, NC (Wednesday, August 5, 2026) — Durham County Sheriff’s Office investigators have cleared the scene along the railroad tracks near the intersection of Tom Clark Road and Redwood Road following a death investigation this evening.

At approximately 5:45 p.m., deputies responded to a report of a train-pedestrian collision in northern Durham County. Based on evidence gathered at the scene, investigators have determined the deceased, identified as a 48-year-old female, died by suicide after being struck by a Norfolk Southern train.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. You can call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.


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Media Advisory

DURHAM,NC  (Wednesday, August 5, 2026) -  Investigators from the Durham County Sheriffs Office are on scene at a train versus pedestrian accident near the intersection of Tom Clark Rd and Redwood Road in Northern Durham County. One person was killed as a result of incident which occurred at approximately 5:45 PM.

More information will be released when it is available. 
 

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