Pedestrian hit and killed by train in Town of Starkey

October 6, 2021 @ 5:41 PM

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On Wednesday afternoon, a pedestrian was struck and killed by a train.

The accident happened in the Town of Starkey in Yates County.

Sheriff Ron Spike says the investigation is ongoing.

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