The man killed in yesterday's train crash has been identified as Brian Beheler, age 36, of Washington County. Mr. Beheler was reported as a missing person after he left his apartment in May of this year without taking any belongings.
According to family Mr. Beheler suffered from mental illness. Mr. Beheler had been in the Jefferson area for at least two days and tragically was last seen walking on the tracks just prior to being struck by the train. The Sheriff's Office thoughts are with Mr. Beheler's family during this difficult time.
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This morning at about 7:50 a.m., Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office were called to a train versus pedestrian crash near 103 Old Pacific Highway in Jefferson. The preliminary investigation is showing that an adult male was walking on the railroad tracks when he was struck by a Union Pacific Freight Train and killed.
Investigators with the Sheriff's Office and the Railroad remain on scene while they determine exactly what happened. As of this time there are no further details regarding the crash or the person struck. Traffic is not being affected in the area and additional updates will be provided when they become available.
According to family Mr. Beheler suffered from mental illness. Mr. Beheler had been in the Jefferson area for at least two days and tragically was last seen walking on the tracks just prior to being struck by the train. The Sheriff's Office thoughts are with Mr. Beheler's family during this difficult time.
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This morning at about 7:50 a.m., Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office were called to a train versus pedestrian crash near 103 Old Pacific Highway in Jefferson. The preliminary investigation is showing that an adult male was walking on the railroad tracks when he was struck by a Union Pacific Freight Train and killed.
Investigators with the Sheriff's Office and the Railroad remain on scene while they determine exactly what happened. As of this time there are no further details regarding the crash or the person struck. Traffic is not being affected in the area and additional updates will be provided when they become available.