Man killed by train has been identified

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) -- A trespasser on the Metro-North Railroad tracks who was hit by a train and killed on Saturday has been identified, police say.

Michael Lang, 51 of New Milford was lying on the tracks just outside the Fairfield Metro Station when he was struck by a train on Saturday. The incident took place at approximately 6:26 p.m.

Investigators said Lang died immediately on impact from the train.

According to MTA Police records, on June 6th, Lang was issued a summons by MTA Police for trespassing on the Metro-North right-of-way at the same location where he was killed yesterday, an area of track near Kings Highway.

The incident on Saturday caused a train, which had about 350 customers on board, to be delayed for about 90 minutes Saturday evening.

Police are continuing the investigation.