A 47 year old man hit last week by a CN train has died.

Eric Nanibush was hit by the train between Wentworth and Victoria, early on the morning of September 10th. His neck was partially pinned under the train near a wheel.

According to the Hamilton Spectator, Nanibush was a former Hamilton resident and member of the Shawanga First Nation, which is 30 kilometres northwest of Parry Sound. He had returned to Hamilton for a medical appointment and was expected back the day he was hit.

He was unconscious and taken to Hamilton General Hospital where had been on life support.

Hamilton Police want to hear from anyone with information. Call Detective Matt Hewko at 905-546-4755.