Man struck and killed by train almost three weeks ago in New Smyrna Beach identified

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH -- A man struck and killed by a Florida East Coast train Jan. 17 has been identified by New Smyrna Beach police as James Matthew McIntire, 49.

New Smyrna Beach police Sgt. Christopher Roos said an initial investigation revealed the victim was struck by a southbound train at approximately 11 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, but his body wasn't discovered until 6 the following morning near the railroad tracks about 100 yards south of Canal Street by an engineer of a northbound train.

Because McIntire was a transient, it took police several weeks to contact his family, police said. Whether his death was an accident due to carelessness or drunkenness or intentional on his part has not yet been determined as police continue their investigation.