By Associated Press - Sunday, August 23, 2020

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) - A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a freight train in Flagstaff, according to authorities.

Flagstaff police said they received a call from the BNSF Railway Co. about 10 p.m. Saturday about a person get hit near Steve’s Boulevard and Route 66.

The train came to a stop near the Fourth Street overpass.



Police said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The name, age and gender of the pedestrian weren’t immediately released.

Police said investigators were looking into the cause as well as factors associated with the pedestrian’s condition at the time of the incident.

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