The fatal collision was reported around 7:45 a.m. on February 20 on Interstate 37 near mile marker 93.
Atascosa County, TX – A man was killed on Friday in a train collision in Atascosa County near Campbellton, according to the authorities.
The fatal collision was reported around 7:45 a.m. on February 20 on Interstate 37 near mile marker 93.
Authorities said Eloy Marroquin, 63, of Edcouch, was driving a 2022 Dodge Ram pickup southbound when he drove off the roadway, for unknown reasons, crossed the center median, went airborne, went over a steep embankment and landed on the railroad tracks below. The truck became disabled on the tracks and was struck by a northbound Union Pacific train.
Marroquin was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crew members in the train were uninjured in the accident.
The authorities are investigating the accident.
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