← Latest · Sept. 19, 2026 · Valdosta / Lowndes County, GA
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Valdosta — Pedestrian killed by train on Gornto Road
Valdosta Police confirm one person was hit and killed by a train Friday night at the railroad tracks on Gornto Road in Valdosta / Lowndes County, Georgia.
What we know (WCTV confirming VPD):
- Time: about 10:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026
- Location: Gornto Road railroad crossing, Valdosta
- One fatality confirmed; no other injuries reported
- Traffic in the area has reopened
- Victim identity was not released in the initial report
This is a developing story. Any County News will update if police release a name or additional circumstances. If you have information that helps the investigation, contact Valdosta Police.
Source: WCTV reporting confirming Valdosta Police Department (published Sat., Sept. 19, 2026, ~3:04 a.m. ET).
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