Two People Hit By Train in Cobb County: What We Know

COBB COUNTY — Early Monday morning, two pedestrians were struck by a train near W Atlanta Street and Oak Ridge Drive in Cobb County. The accident occurred around 3 a.m.

According to initial reports, CSX dispatch alerted Cobb 911 to the crash. When first responders arrived at the scene, they discovered two victims in critical condition.

One of the victims was found beneath the train cars, suffering from a severe lower leg fracture and a head injury. An officer applied a tourniquet to the injured leg, stabilizing the victim until Cobb Fire and EMS personnel took over.

The second victim, located near the tracks, was reported to have a possible hip injury. This individual was stable, alert, and able to communicate with first responders.

Both victims were transported to WellStar Kennestone Hospital for further treatment. The incident remains under investigation. The case number for this incident is 24054565.

Train accidents in the United States are more common than many realize. In 2023 alone, there were 2,192 highway-rail grade crossing collisions, resulting in 248 fatalities and 765 injuries. These incidents include vehicles and pedestrians being struck by trains at crossings, as well as other types of collisions.

The number of fatalities at rail crossings represented 29% of all railroad-related deaths that year. Additionally, nonfatal injuries remain significant, with over 6,200 reported in 2022. Most of these injuries and fatalities involve trespassers on the tracks.

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