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Deputies responded to the report of a train vs. pedestrian crash near Junction City yesterday afternoon shortly prior to 4:30pm. Paramedics arrived on scene and determined the woman to be deceased.
Investigation reveals that a Union Pacific Railroad train was headed southbound when a woman was observed walking on the tracks. Train operators sounded audible alarms and attempted to perform an emergency stop of the train. The woman did not respond to the alarms and was struck by the train.
Investigators are still working to identify the woman. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.