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Slow Learner

2005 Reader Submission
Pending Acceptance

January 15, 2005 By DAMIAN GILETTO The News Journal A 33-year-old Newark man was seriously injured when he was hit by a train early Friday. The victim was struck about 2:30 a.m. as he tried to cross the railroad tracks behind the Deer Park Tavern, said Kelli Starr-Leach, New Castle County Paramedics spokeswoman. The man, whose name was not released, suffered fractures to his left arm and a fractured left shoulder. This is the second time the victim has been struck by a train behind the tavern.

Submitted on 03/03/2005

Submitted by: Jed Rabbitt
Reference: The News Journal 1/15/2005

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Daniel said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
I like this one because he's trying again, even if we routinely reject train stories.

Jack said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
"If at first you don't succeed..."

Charles said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
It is the two-fer nature of the story that makes it eligible for inclusion. Otherwise, his story would be lost among the multitudes...

Kelly said:
Maybe Toss: Other
It sounds like the train tracks behind the tavern need a fence to prevent drunk patrons from crossing them in the middle of the night. It doesn't sound like he did anything other than get drunk and be unobservant.

Tracy said:
Neutral: Honorable Mention
As I started reading, it was "Yeah, yeah, another death by train" story! But the line "This is the second time the victim has been struck by a train behind the tavern" made me giggle out loud! So it gest a vote from me!

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