A man was struck and killed by a freight train Tuesday in east Multnomah County, according to sheriff's deputies. The collision happened along a stretch of track in the Columbia River Gorge, and emergency crews pronounced the man dead at the scene. Authorities have not publicly identified him.
The crash occurred near Northeast Enquist Place and Tumalt Road, where deputies from the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office responded and secured the area. Detectives are working to piece together how the deadly encounter with the train unfolded.
Union Pacific Police are leading the investigation into the crash, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported.
Investigation underway
According to the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office, deputies and investigators remained at the site to process evidence and document the scene. Officials have urged patience from the public while the area is examined and have not released additional information about what they believe led up to the collision.
Where it happened
The crash site is near NE Enquist Place and NE Tumalt Road in the Dodson/Warrendale area, a quieter stretch of the Columbia River Gorge east of the main tourist corridor. Property listings place Enquist Place inside Cascade Locks, according to local records and maps cited by Realie.ai.
What officials say
Investigators have not said whether the man was trying to cross the tracks or walking along them when he was hit. His name is being withheld until family can be notified. Those details were reported by The Oregonian/OregonLive, which noted that both the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office and Union Pacific Police are continuing to examine the scene and gather evidence.
