The Dalton Police Department identified on Monday a man who was struck by a train Saturday night at a railroad crossing in Dalton at Thornton Avenue and Tyler Street.
Dalton-area resident Mark Pierce, 53, disregarded a functioning railroad barrier that had lights and audio signals and was hit by a train that was blowing its horn as it passed through the intersection, police said.
Police said the man was airlifted to Erlanger hospital, although his condition was not clear. He was thrown 10-15 feet from the tracks after being hit, according to a release.