Man killed by train collision on Monroe highway

A man has died after being struck by a train in Monroe on Saturday morning.

First responders arrived near U.S. Highway 2, east of Old Owen Road, in the 20300 block, shortly after early reports came in of a collision involving a locomotive and a person on the tracks.

Officials confirmed the deceased as a 53-year-old man, who was located at the scene and pronounced dead following the impact.

The Monroe Police Department is leading the investigation, working in coordination with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway personnel.

At this stage, additional specifics, including timing, possible contributing factors, or whether the individual was walking, working, or resting on the tracks, remain under review.