The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an incident involving a train near Terrace on July 12, 2014.

He is Jason Robert Tait, aged 28, of Terrace.

Mr. Tait was walking westbound on the CN railway tracks about 11 km east of Terrace at about 11:15 a.m. on July 12, 2014, when he was struck by a westbound freight train. He died at the scene.

The BC Coroners Service and RCMP continue to investigate this death.

The family of Mr. Tait has been notified of his death. On behalf of family members, the BC Coroners Service asks that the media respect their privacy at this difficult time.

Media Contacts:

Donita Kuzma
Regional Coroner, Northern Region
BC Coroners Service
250 565-6040