Teen struck, killed by train in Troutdale while taking senior photos [View all]
Teen struck, killed by train in Troutdale while taking senior photos
Updated Nov 03, 2019;Posted Nov 03, 2019
By Emily Goodykoontz | The Oregonian/OregonLive
A teenage boy was killed by a train near the Troutdale Bridge while taking his senior photos on Saturday evening, police said.
A Union Pacific train struck the 17-year-old near the Columbia River Highway, according to a statement from Union Pacific. Just before 6 p.m., Multnomah County Sheriff deputies responded to a call that a teenager had been hit by a train and found the youth dead at the scene, according to a statement. The train crew was not hurt, according to Union Pacific.
The Multnomah County Sheriffs Office is investigating the incident. The teens identity has not been released by the medical examiner.
Our thoughts are with the teens family and friends. We plead with parents, students and photographers to not take photos on or near the tracks, the Union Pacific statement reads.
-- Emily Goodykoontz; 503-221-6652; egoodykoontz@oregonian.com