Steven Hess, 52, killed in truck accident with train on Old Lexington Pike in Walton, Kentucky
Modified Date:
Sat, 10/04/2014 - 11:37amAccident Date:
Friday, October 3, 2014Man dies after dump truck hit by train
It is unknown why Hess proceeded through the intersection. The train conductor, whose name is being withheld by authorities for the time being, was transported to St. Elizabeth's Hospital for treatment with non-life threatening injuries. The investigation from the Boone County Sheriff's Office Accident Reconstruction Unit is ongoing.
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Steven Hess, 52, has died after a crash involving a dump truck and a train Friday. He was operating a dump truck in Walton, Ky., when it was struck by a train and flipped. Hess, of Williamstown, Ky., was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at a Cincinnati hospital. The accident occurred when Hess crossed the intersection with the train. The northbound Norfolk Southern Railroad train then struck the truck. Preliminary investigation shows that the crossing signals were in working order.
Type: Train Accident
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RolloverPeople Involved:
Steven Hess
Roadway:
Old Lexington PikeCity:
Walton, KYCounty:
Boone County, KYArea:
Cincinnati, OH
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