Woman killed by train near Junction City

A woman was killed by a train near Junction City Monday afternoon.

The Lane County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a crash involving a train and pedestrian shortly before 4:30 p.m. Monday. Paramedics arrived on scene and determined the woman was dead.

According to the Sheriff's Office investigation, the Union Pacific Railroad train was headed southbound when a woman was seen walking on the tracks. Train operators sounded audible alarms and attempted to perform an emergency stop of the train. 

The woman did not respond to the alarms and was struck, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Investigators are still working to identify the woman. Law enforcement asks that anyone with information regarding this case contact the Lane County Sheriff’s Office at 541-682-4150 opt. 1.