Kearney Police Department
We are saddened to report that a pedestrian was struck by a train approximately 300 feet west of the crossing at Central Avenue sometime during the night or early this morning. At approximately 9:06 a.m. this morning, Kearney Police Department received a call from Union Pacific Railroad regarding a female lying beside the middle set of train tracks.
The investigation is still in its initial stages and it is unclear how the accident occurred. Additional information will be released as it becomes available. The name of the victim is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Kearney Police Department (308) 237-2104, Buffalo County Crimestoppers (308) 237-3424, or through the See It Say It Send It App.