It could take several days to identify the victim in Tuesday’s train-pedestrian incident.
Emporia Police Capt. Lisa Hayes says the preliminary investigation indicates the incident near 12th and Whildin was accidental, although a full investigation continues with Emporia Police, Amtrak and the Lyon County Coroner’s Office all involved.
Officers and Emporia Police responded to the railroad crossing just after 1:30 am. A white female believed to be in her 30s was hit by an Amtrak train and died at the scene. Hayes says Emporia Police will need to use fingerprint analysis to determine the victim’s identity.
