Elderly Man Hit By Train In Morrilton
By: Import User
Updated: January 7, 2009
Morrilton police say an elderly man was killed
instantly when he stepped into the path of a Union Pacific train.
A witness told police 84-year old Hervey Russell didn`t
acknowledge the presence of the train when he walked into its path Wedneday.
The train needed time to stop, and the victim was trapped under
the train about 60 feet of the crossing.
That crossing is marked by alarm lights, bells, and drop arms.
Police said it was unclear whether the Russell was trying to beat
the train.
