Police identify three dead after collision with train in Springfield

Police in Fairfax County, Virginia, have determined the identities of three people killed in a collision with a train in Springfield, Virginia, on Wednesday evening.

Diego Arriaza, 28, of Annandale, Yeraldin Pardo, 28, of Lincolnia, and an 8-year-old child were found after officers responded to a reported train crash in the 7500 block of Accotink Park Road around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, police said.

All three were pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities believe Arriaza, Pardo and the child were traveling north on the elevated railroad tracks when they struck a moving freight train. Arriaza was struck by the train, while Pardo and her 8-year-old child fell from the bridge into Accotink Creek.

Police said they do not believe alcohol or speed played a role in the train driver’s accident. Whether alcohol played a role in the deaths is still under investigation.

Below you can see a map of the area where it happened.

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