University student Katie Keogh, a psychology sophomore, died Jan. 9 after being hit by a train in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She was a member of the Louisiana Beta Chapter of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women and attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge.
Keogh, 20, was reportedly walking with several others in the 1400 block of 10th Avenue “when they attempted to beat a Norfolk Southern train.” She was pronounced dead on the scene, despite medical personnel’s CPR attempts.
Madelaine Denenea, the University’s Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women chapter president, shared a statement on behalf of the chapter. The statement included its sentiment to Keogh by saying, “Katie was one of the most genuine people we have known and cared for others unconditionally.”
“She always made you feel like someone was listening, whether it be a lifelong friend or someone she had met five minutes ago,” the statement said.
The statement said Katie will be profoundly missed and remembered especially for her radiant energy and outgoing personality. It said she was the kind of person who was easy to love.
Keogh is also being remembered by her friends via social media. The national Pi Beta Phi Facebook page shared a post on Keogh on Tuesday.
“Pi Beta Phi is saddened to share Louisiana Beta Katie Keogh was killed in an accident late last night. Katie was a sophomore majoring in psychology at LSU. Her sisters remember her as one of the most genuine people they have known. She is also remembered for her radiant and outgoing personality. Katie cared about people unconditionally. Everyone who knew her loved her, and she will be profoundly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Katie’s family and with the sisters of Louisiana Beta as they go through this very difficult time,” the statement read.