UPDATE: Names released of two men hit, killed by train

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UPDATE: Kentucky State Police have identified the two individuals killed Tuesday morning when they were struck by a train.

The individuals were 18-year-old Jordan X. Carr of Williamsburg and 18-year-old Cody E. Stevens of Barbourville.

Whitley County Coroner Andy Croley said the two individuals were walking from Corbin via the tracks.

The collision occurred approximately 2 a.m. near the Family Dollar Store.

Croley said the train was traveling north.

Based on conversations with the train crew, Croley said the individuals were apparently sleeping on the tracks.

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