(DOTHAN, Ala.) On October 22, 2024 just before 8:00 pm, Dothan Police Officers responded to North Range Street, near the East Main Street overpass, for reports of a person down on the railroad tracks. Officers arrived on scene and found the victim, Scottie Earl Jones (64) of Dothan, on the railroad tracks with serious lower body injuries. Unfortunately, Jones was pronounced dead on arrival.
From the initial investigation, it appears Jones was attempting to go under the rail cars in an attempt to move past them while the train was in motion. Jones was pinned by the train and sustained severe injuries to his legs as well as an injury to his head. This is an ongoing investigation while investigators wait for toxicology tests to be performed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jones’ family while they mourn for their loved one.
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