According to WECP-TV, a Panama City, Florida police spokesperson has confirmed that the victim is a female who was sitting on the train tracks.
The train operator followed all protocols to stop the train, but was unable to do so, and the victim’s name is not being released until next of kin is notified.
Traffic on Highway 231 southbound remains backed up, as of 7:30AM CST.
The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that the incident took place on Highway 231 at North Star Avenue and Pinetree Road sometime before 5:30 a.m. That intersection is currently closed, and traffic is being redirected through Cherokee Heights. Use caution in the area.
No other information is available at this time. This is an ongoing investigation.
