 Although formal identification took some time, due to disfigurement from the accident, the body was initially identified as Herbert Thomas Smith, a 38-year-old Bathurst carpenter, from the contribution book of the Oddfellows Lodge, that was on the body.From the marks observed on the front of the engine, it was supposed that Mr. Smith was on his feet and became confused as the train approached.After being hit he then fell across the line and was literally cut to pieces.