1 man killed after freight train strikes tow truck in Ravenel area

Coroner IDs truck driver killed in Ravenel crash with train

The Charleston County Coroner’s Office has released the name of a man who died after his truck was hit by a train.

1 man killed after freight train strikes tow truck in Ravenel area

A CSX freight train traveling northbound struck a flatbed tow truck after the truck had tried going around the railroad arms, an initial investigation revealed.

Tow truck driver dies after crash with train in Ravenel, CCSO investigating

RAVENEL, S.C. (WCBD) - A tow truck driver involved in a Tuesday crash with a freight train has died; Charleston County sheriff's deputies are investigating. The crash happened just before 4:30 p.m. near Salters Hill Road and Drayton Street, according to CCSO.Officials said an initial investigation determined a flatbed tow truck attempted to go around railroad crossing arms when it was hit by a CSX freight train headed north. The crash pushed the…