John Oates, 80, died when his car was hit by a train at a rail line on Archer Road in Warren County, Missouri
St. Louis man dies in Warren County train crash
Investigators say Oates was traveling north on Archer Road and approaching the rail line. MSHP says he failed to stop and drove into the path of the train. The train struck the right side of Oates’ car, which overturned.
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