Chattanooga police identify victim struck by train in Ooltewah

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A pedestrian was hit by a train around 5:15 this morning in Hamilton County, Chattanooga police say.

Authorities say it happened at 5400 Woodhaven Lane in Ooltewah. A Norfolk Southern conductor called 911 after the accident.

Fifty-eight-year-old Wade Witherow was seriously injured but is expected to survive. Police say that despite his injuries, he was responsive and coherent. He was taken to a hospital.

This is a developing story. Stay with the Times Free Press for more details.