Authorities seek public’s help to identify man hit by train

The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office is asking for the public’s help to identify a dead man.

The man was struck by a train and killed on May 16 near Herschel Road and Roosevelt Highway in College Park.

He was white and was wearing a black parka, white sneakers and blue jeans. He is thought to have been at least 50 years old and may have been homeless.

Anyone with information that may help identify the man is asked to call the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office at 404-613-4400. Callers should ask for the investigations section and reference case No. 15-0997.

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