ONEONTA – The City of Oneonta Police Department, along with the New York State Police, Otsego County District Attorneys Investigator and Norfolk Southern Railway Police are investigating a death after a body was located on the railway tracks in the City of Oneonta.

The Oneonta PD reported, “In the early morning hours of Sunday, March 30, 2025, an individual was found deceased on the tracks. The cause of death is still under investigation and, while foul play has not been ruled out, there were no immediate signs of criminal activity at the scene.”

No additional information was available by press time Monday morning. Officials are in the process of notifying family members.

- Information from the City of Oneonta Police Department