Charleroi Man Killed By Train Was Fleeing Police

September 8, 2022 4:08 am

CHARLEROI, Pa. — (WPXI) – A Charleroi man died after his dirt bike collided with a Norfolk Southern Train Tuesday afternoon. The Washington County Coroner identified the victim as 36-year-old James Gaito. Investigators say Gaito was trying to get away from police after a reported domestic violence incident. A doctor from the Crossroads Clinic in Charleroi reached out to police after Gaito brought his wife in for injuries. Police believe she was the victim of repeated domestic violence that lasted over the holiday weekend. Charleroi Police arrived at the clinic and Gaito reportedly walked out, jumping on his bike and taking off. Officers followed and a short chase began, which ended only minutes later when Gaito’s dirt bike side swiped the train.