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November 4, 2009
Train jumper dies after leap near Bonners Ferry
A 25-year-old man was found dead along railroad tracks near Bonners Ferry this morning after apparently leaping from a train he’d boarded illegally.
Dustin Dodge died after jumping from a Burlington Northern Santa Fe train that was traveling 40 to 45 mph, according to the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office.
Train workers spotted his body early today and called investigators, who determined Dodge had died from impact from the leap. His friend, 19-year-old Jebediah Burney, was found at a friend’s home.
Burney had jumped from the train with Dodge but did not need medical treatment, the Sheriff’s Office said.
The men had hopped onto the train in Naples in hopes of catching a ride to the Deep Creek area.
They jumped as the train passed through the area, the Sheriff’s Office said. No criminal charges are expected.
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mfew on November 04 at 3:33 p.m.
You have to move your feet quickly as you hit the ground. A good demonstration of this is the transients at Mission Park.
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Kalindee85 on November 05 at 2:07 p.m.
Jebediah Burney, Is a long time friend of mine and I find this untrue. I would also like to inform the paper. That in fact Jed did seek medical attention and he was admitted over night. I can not say what took place because I was not there, but I do not believe. Jed, Intentionally left Dustin. Nor do I believe Jed, would go seek out medical attention and leave a friend behind. I knew Dustin as well and this is just an overall tragedy.
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