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PAWTUCKET, R.I. -- The Police identified the 53-year-old man who was apparently struck and killed by a train early today as Alan Bulris.

Bulris was homeless, according to the police.

Maj. Arthur Martins of the Pawtucket Police said that an Amtrak maintenance crew saw Bulris' body around 12:30 a.m. in the area of the tracks near the vicinity of the Lynch skating arena.

Martins said that based on his injuries, it appeared Bulris had been struck by a train. The police are waiting to hear from the state medical examiner. The police do not know what train hit him and are contacting different train companies. The investigation into the accident is continuing.

The incident occured sometime after midnight Friday, according to the police.

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catherine m may said:

Mr. Bulris will be remembered as a kind gentleman who was making valient efforts to dignify and improve his life in the face of poverty.
Please post wake and or funeral information so that those who knew him may pay our respects.

Link | November 7, 2009 10:25 AM
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josh said:

Alan ,

You were a good man, a great woodworker, and a fine friend.

You will be missed.

Link | November 8, 2009 9:35 PM
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