News

Actions

Man struck, killed by Amtrak train

Posted at 5:29 AM, Aug 17, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-17 05:50:40-04

LAWTON, Mich. — A man has died from his injuries after deputies in Van Buren County say he was struck and killed by an Amtrak train.

It happened around 10 p.m. on Wednesday night near Lawton.

According to police, the train was traveling west en route to Chicago when it struck the man, who is reported to be in his twenties.

The train was delayed for a few hours while officials investigated the scene.

This occurrence is still an open investigation, and it is unclear what led up to it.