Armstrong County man killed when struck by train in Mon Valley
The Washington County coroner’s office has identified the man who died when he was struck by a train Friday in Carroll Township.
Coroner Tim Warco said Christopher Sydlik, 50, of Freeport, Armstrong County, was pronounced dead at 5:31 p.m. after being struck by a northbound Norfolk Southern train alongside Route 837 near Jones Lane.
Evidence at the scene indicated his death was the result of a deliberate act, Warco’s office said.
The cause and manner of Sydlik’s death were pending an investigation.