Authorities have identified Michael Stanton Lyden, 63, of Cumberland, Maryland, as the pedestrian struck and killed by a train on September 13, 2026. The Combined Criminal Investigation Unit (C3I) is investigating the incident with assistance from Amtrak Police and CSX Transportation.
Cumberland officials have released the name of the man killed in a train-pedestrian incident earlier this month, as investigators continue working to piece together what happened.
What’s Known So Far
Michael Stanton Lyden, 63, of Cumberland, was struck and killed by a train on September 13, 2026, according to authorities. His identity was released as the investigation into the incident continues.
The Combined Criminal Investigation Unit (C3I) is leading the investigation, working to determine the circumstances that led to Lyden being struck. Amtrak Police and CSX Transportation are assisting in that effort. Officials have not released further details about the circumstances of the incident at this time.
A Community’s Condolences
Authorities extended condolences to Lyden’s family, friends, and loved ones as they cope with his loss.
