Coroner: Man hit by train in April in Dayton died of multiple blunt force injuries

The death of a man who was hit by a train in April in Dayton was due to multiple blunt force injuries.

The Montgomery County Coroner’s Office also noted drug intoxication likely contributed to the death of 41-year-old Steven W. Flitton.

Flitton was hit by a train on April 1 near North Keowee Street and East Monument Avenue.

“Unfortunately, the individual was fatally injured as a result of this incident,” read a previous statement from CSX Transportation. “There were no injuries to the train crew. CSX appreciates the quick response of local first responders.”

Flitton suffered blunt force injuries to his head, neck, torso and extremities, resulting in multiple broken facial bones and ribs as well as a fractured clavicle and sternum, according to records from the coroner’s office.

He also had fentanyl, norfentanyl, xylazine, amphetamine, methamphetamine and marijuana in his system.

His death was ruled an accident.

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