Train vs truck fatal accident

On January 20, 2018 at approximately 8:30 am Cedar Communications

received a 911 call indicating a train had struck a pickup truck. It was unknown
at that time if anyone was in the vehicle. While Deputies responded to the
area it was confirmed the vehicle was occupied by a 50 year old adult male who
was not breathing.

Due to the location of the accident and weather it took Deputies

approximately one (1) hour to get to the scene. Medical personnel from Gold
Cross Ambulance had arrived on scene prior to Deputies and determined the male
was deceased. Beryl Fire Department was called to assisted with extraction.

The train did not derail nor spill any of the cargo being transported.
Upon talking with Union Pacific Officials a train had been through the area at
approximately 4:30am and they did not see the vehicle.

The conductor of the train is cooperating with the investigation.

We are currently investigating if the vehicle was stuck on the tracks at

the time of the accident.

At this time there are indications of possible alcohol and drug use by the
driver of the pickup truck.

The name of the driver has not been released pending notification of next
of kin.

The investigation is continuing into the cause and contributing factors of

the accident.

2132 North Main Street Cedar City, UT 84721

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Lieutenant Del Schlosser

Iron County Sheriff's Office

2132 North Main, Cedar City, Utah 84721

Office 435-867-7500 ext 7542

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2132 North Main Street Cedar City, UT 84721

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