Friday, January 25, 2019

Abingdon Police Department- Train Incident on 1-25-19


Abingdon Police Department



For Immediate Release

On Friday, January 25, 2019, at approximately 4:00pm, Abingdon Police were dispatched to the 700 block of Baugh Lane in reference to a pedestrian being struck by a train. Upon arrival, officers found the victim, Jamie N. LaPoint (31 yoa), of the 800 block of Baugh Lane, conscious on the north side of the railroad tracks with an obvious injury to her right leg. Washington County, VA Life Saving Crew responded to treat the victim and the Abingdon Fire Department set up a landing zone for the Virginia State Police Med-flight helicopter. The victim was transported via Med-flight to Bristol Regional Medical Center for treatment.

The Abingdon Police encountered Ms. LaPoint and a male companion, earlier in the day walking on the railroad tracks in the same area. Officers removed them from the tracks at that time, and gave them a warning for trespassing. It is unknown why Ms. LaPoint was back on the railroad tracks. Abingdon Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The Abingdon Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind the public that it is against the law to trespass on railroad tracks in Virginia. State code 18.2-159 makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail and a $2500 fine.

Nothing further at this time.




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