On Saturday at approximately 10:45 am, Vermont State PoliceRoyalton Troopers and White River Valley Ambulance personnel responded to a stretch of train tracks running parallel to Vermont12A in the Town of Braintree for a report of a train/pedestrian collision.The pedestrian was pronounced dead by rescue personnel at the scene. He was later identified as Kevin Kenyon, 25, of Braintree.
An Amtrak passenger train had been traveling south on the tracks when it struck Kenyon.Thecollision occurred in the vicinity of 3658 VT12A. The male was alone and appeared to have been walking on the tracks, with his back to the on-coming train.
Train personnel took emergency measures but were unable to stop in time to avoid the collision.The male did not appear to respond to the approaching train.
No train passengers, personnel, or other persons were injured.
VSP BCI and Amtrak Police personnel are currently investigating this incident. Anyone with information can contact VSP at the Royalton Barracks, 802 234-9933.
As of Saturday afternoon, the name of the victim is being withheld pending further family notifications.
Source VSP 5.9.2015