Man found dead on railroad in Wolf Creek area
The Western News | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 years, 2 months AGO
A man was found on the railroad dead today after Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad officials notified the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office of a possible deceased person in the Wolf Creek area.
A second train stopped and verified the report, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies responded and found a man who had been run over by a train.
Railroad traffic was suspended while deputies and the coroner recovered the body.
The incident is under investigation, and the man’s identity has not been released. Notification of family is pending.
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