Estimated read time: Less than a minute
This archived news story is available only for your personal, non-commercial use. Information in the story may be outdated or superseded by additional information. Reading or replaying the story in its archived form does not constitute a republication of the story.
POCATELLO, Idaho (AP) — An eastern Idaho man parked in his pickup on railroad tracks died when a train struck the vehicle.
Idaho State Police say 45-year-old Samuel Laxton of Pocatello died in the collision at about 8:30 p.m. Friday southeast of Pocatello.
Police say Laxton's 1992 Ford pickup didn't move as the freight train approached while blowing its horn, unable to stop in time.
Authorities say Laxton was ejected and died at the scene.
Police say it's not clear why Laxton didn't move his pickup off the tracks.
Authorities are investigating.
Copyright © The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
