Train, pedestrian incident claims one life

SAGLE — Authorities are investigating a train-versus-pedestrian incident that happened early this morning, after the victim succumbed to his injuries at the scene.  

The incident was called in at 2:58 a.m., with engines from Selkirk Fire and Bonner County EMS responding to the scene on Lakeshore Drive in Sagle, according to Selkirk Fire Rescue and EMS.  

Idaho State Police said the crash occurred on the train tracks near the intersection of Dufort Road and Lakeshore Drive. A 23-year-old male from Spokane was lying across the tracks when he was struck by the train headed northbound.

The train brakes were engaged, and it stopped shortly after.

Deputies arrived on scene to find the man deceased.

The crash remains under investigation by ISP.