Police release name of man, 21, killed by train

Amtrak Acela train, with damage to its right front, waits on the tracks after fatal accident Thursday afternoon near Claymont train station. (Photo: Delaware Free News)
Amtrak Acela train, with damage to its right front, waits on the tracks after fatal accident Thursday afternoon near Claymont train station. (Photo: Delaware Free News)

CLAYMONT, DELAWARE (5/1/2015) The name of a 21-year-old man struck and killed by a train on Thursday was released this afternoon by Delaware State police.

Anthony J. Pellerito, of Claymont, died about 4:30 p.m. when he was hit by a southbound Amtrak Acela near the Claymont train station.

State police said their investigation of the incident is continuing.

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