MTA officials have released new information on the fatal train accident that happened Saturday night in Fairfield.
Investigators have identified the victim as 51-year-old Michael Lang of New Milford. Lang was struck and killed behind the Super Stop and Shop on Kings Highway Cutoff at around 6:30 p.m.
Officials say Lang was lying on the tracks and died instantly. Police say Lang was charged with trespassing about a month ago in the same location where he was killed.
Police say they are still investigating the incident.
MTA: Person fatally struck by train Saturday in Fairfield