Person struck, killed by train in Butler identified

BUTLER, Pa. — A person was struck by a train and killed in Butler on Wednesday evening.

According to Butler County dispatchers, first responders were called to the Negley Avenue area at 7:30 p.m.

The victim was later identified as Zecheriah Summerville, 33, from Butler.

The Butler City Police Department said the train hit Summerville at about 35 miles per hour.

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