October 16, 2009 in City, Idaho

Man steps in front of train in Post Falls

By The Spokesman-Review
 
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Traffic was backed up in Post Falls earlier this morning from when an unidentified man stepped in front of a moving train at a major railroad crossing, according to Idaho State Police.

The incident occurred at 5 a.m. at the Union Pacific Railroad crossing of McGuire Road at Yukon Avenue just south of Poleline Avenue.

The injured man was taken to Kootenai Medical Center for treatment, and the crossing was closed for two hours, police said.

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  • GunnyHanson on October 16 at 5:08 p.m.

    This story is incomplete. Who was the man? Why did he walk in front of the train? Will he be charged with a crime? I don’t believe he was “unidentified”. The hospital must know his name. Oh, wait. I get it. I have to buy the premium membership to get the whole story. No thanks.

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