A fatal train verses pedestrian accident occurred in Murfreesboro Wednesday night (2/1/17). The accident happened under the South Church Street bridge.

Reports indicate 47 year old Jamie Climer was believed to be sitting on the train tracks when he was struck and killed by the CSX locomotive shortly after 6:00, Wednesday evening.

The victim, who often called the Murfreesboro Motel home, was reportedly intoxicated when hit. When paramedics arrived Climer still had a heartbeat and was quickly transported to the hospital where he later died.

The location of where the accident occurred is the site of much sadness. Another man who was homeless was struck and killed under the same South Church Street bridge in October of 2015.

On October 18, 2015, 27 year old Austin Sienk from Utah was hit by a train while walking down the tracks. Sienk was said to be wearing headphones when an approaching train struck him from behind.

In September of 2015, a homeless man by the name of Lamont Lindsey died under the same bridge. However, Lindsey reportedly died of natural causes and was not struck by a train.

Again, 47 year old Jamie Climer died in the accident on Wednesday (2/1/17) night. He was struck by a CSX train under the South Church Street bridge.

Obituary from Jennings and Ayers:

Jamie Climer, age 47, passed away February 1, 2017. He was a native and lifelong resident of Rutherford County.

Jamie was preceded in death by his mother, Cathy Marie Haney Climer; son, James Climer and sister, Jackie Climer. He is survived by his father, Ronnie Climer; son, Jameson Shipley; daughter, Abbie Shipley; and granddaughter, Makailynn Shipley.

Visitation with the family will be Friday, February 3, 2017, 1:00-2:00 PM, at Jennings and Ayers Funeral Home. Graveside service will follow Friday, February 3, 2:30 PM at Evergreen cemetery with friends and family serving as pallbearers.