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Police identify man killed in Salem train collision

A man died in Marion County Oregon after a train reportedly struck him Tuesday morning, Salem Police Department said. August 2, 2022 (Salem Police Department).

SALEM, Ore. (KOIN) — Salem police announced Monday that they identified the man who was recently struck and killed by a train.

According to the Salem Police Department, 55-year-old Wesley James Crossman was fatally struck by the train just after 6 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, while walking along the railroad tracks. The incident reportedly happened near 14th and Hines St.

Salem police said they were able to notify Crossman’s family on Tuesday after initially being unable to locate them.