Coroner investigating after train strikes pedestrian in Dauphin County

WatchCoroner investigating after train strikes pedestrian in Dauphin Countyby Sam Woloson

File photo of a Pennsylvania State Police vehicle. (WHP)Comment on this story0CommentShare storySharetopics: TrainPedestrianCoronerInvestigationDauphin CountySouth Hanover TownshipPennsylvania State PoliceOverview DriveDAUPHIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHP) — A person was fatally struck by a train in Dauphin County on Wednesday afternoon.

The crash was reported around 1 p.m. in the area of Overview Drive and Pleasant Valley Road in South Hanover Township, Pennsylvania State Police confirmed.

Troopers and the coroner's office were on scene, county dispatch confirmed.

State police urged the public to avoid the area but did not provide additional information.

Hummelstown Police Department is handling the investigation, according to state police.

This is a developing story. CBS 21 is working to learn more.