Train Kills 22-Year-Old Texas A&M Student Friday
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Train Kills 22-Year-Old Texas A&M Student Friday
A train struck and killed a 22-year-old Texas A&M student early Friday morning in College Station.
Reporter: By Candice Vaughn, KBTX-TV
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COLLEGE STATION (October 16, 2009)—A Texas A&M senior died early Friday morning when a train struck him on Wellborn near Old Main in College Station.

Officers arrived at around 2 a.m. Friday to find the train stopped and the victim on the tracks beneath it.

The victim was identified as Patrick Noel Jernigan, 22, of Cleveland, Texas.

He’s listed on A&M's Web site as an industrial distribution student.

Texas A&M University Police and College Station Police are investigating.


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Posted by: kmons Location: college station on Oct 18, 2009 at 09:54 AM

no, he was a pedestrian. there was no car involved. we are all very sad for this loss...patrick was an honor roll student, a fantastic person, and more importantly, a loving and responsible father. we all miss you patrick...RIP
Posted by: Anonymous Location: Texas on Oct 17, 2009 at 08:54 PM

I am so sorry to hear of this loss. Wow... umm did the car stall on the tracks or did I miss something? Well, I'm sorry for the family, friends and Texas A&M University for their loss of this son and friend and student. God Bless!!!
Posted by: sarah hart on Oct 17, 2009 at 12:54 PM

you were my best friend.. i love you
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