Cyclist Marcell Eugene Morse Dies After Being Struck by Train at Hungary Road Crossing
On Sunday, Nov. 24, Henrico County Police and Fire Divisions responded to a devastating accident at a railroad crossing on Hungary Road near Oakview Avenue, where a cyclist was tragically struck and killed by a train. The victim, identified as 59-year-old Marcell Eugene Morse of Richmond, suffered severe trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel around 3:30 p.m. Initial investigations indicate that Morse was attempting to cross the train tracks on his bicycle as the crossing arms were activated, signaling an approaching train. It appears that Morse lost his balance during the attempt and was hit by the oncoming train.
Adding to the puzzling nature of the incident, a man accompanying Morse had successfully crossed the tracks on foot just moments before the tragic event, without any difficulty. This sequence of events is under close scrutiny as investigators work to determine the exact circumstances that led to Morse's fatal accident. The Henrico County Police Department is actively seeking information and piecing together details to provide a clearer picture of the incident.
Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the crash or possesses information relevant to the investigation to come forward. Officer T. Holmes of the Henrico County Police Department can be contacted at 804-501-5000 for any leads that might aid the inquiry. As the investigation continues, the community is left grappling with the sudden loss of life, and efforts remain focused on uncovering the factors that contributed to this heartbreaking accident. Morse's untimely death has left a void in the lives of his loved ones, and the community extends its deepest condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time.
