Police: NH man hit, killed by Amtrak train in Maine

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — A man walking at a railroad crossing was hit and killed by killed by an Amtrak train in Maine, police said.

William Grizzaffi, 52, of Lebanon, New Hampshire, was pronounced dead at the scene in Old Orchard Beach on Saturday night.

Police said Grizzaffi was walking with his wife and a friend from the downtown area toward a motel. Police said he reportedly stopped on the railroad tracks as the train was approaching, and was struck as he began to walk from the tracks. No one else was hurt.

Alcohol is believed to be a factor, police said, and that the incident doesn't appear to be suspicious. No further details were given.

The signal devices at the crossing appeared to be working, police said.

Amtrak and the Pan Am Railroad Police also are investigating.

The incident does not appear to be suspicious at this time.