Man's body found near railroad tracks in Delaware County

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Wednesday, July 5, 2017
Man's body found near railroad tracks in Delco
Man's body found near railroad tracks in Delco. Rick Williams reports during Action News at 5 p.m. on July 5, 2017.

GLENOLDEN, Pa. (WPVI) -- A man's body was found in Glenolden, Delaware County Wednesday morning.

The county medical examiner responded to the area just before 7 a.m.

The unidentified man, who's believed to be 38-years-old, was discovered on Ashland Avenue, just off McDade Boulevard near the railroad tracks.

Authorities say the man was likely hit by a train.

An autopsy is scheduled for Thursday.

Police are not releasing the man's name at this time.

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