A Champaign man has died after he was struck by a train in Danville last evening (Thursday, July 26, 2018). Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup says 27-year-old Al-Khaaliq Lawrence was pronounced dead at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana at 8:54 p.m.
The Coroner told VermilionCountyFirst.com News Lawrence died from complications from injuries he received during the crash.
Lawrence was struck by a train shortly before 5:30 p.m. at the Main Street crossing on the east side of Danville’s downtown area.
Coroner Northrup says the tragedy remains under investigation by his office and Danville Police. An autopsy is scheduled today and an inquest may be held later, according to Northrup.
