A bicyclist was hit by a train Saturday night at a railroad crossing in North Georgia at Thornton Ave. and Tyler Street, according to a release from the Dalton Police Department.
A police investigation determined the person disregarded the functioning railroad barrier that had lights and audio signals and was hit by a train blowing its horn.
The victim’s condition is not clear, but they were airlifted to Erlanger. They were thrown 10-to-15 feet from the tracks after being hit, according to the release.
The victim’s identity is being withheld until next of kin is notified.