DEMING – On Thanksgiving morning, Marshall Burns, a 52-year-old resident, lost his life after being struck by a Union Pacific train near Ruby Street, next to Poncho's Chevron.
Deming Police Chief Clint Hogan, in a statement to Deming Radio News, provided some details about the circumstances leading up to the incident. According to Chief Hogan, Marshall Burns was seen standing in the middle of the train tracks and did not make any attempt to move, despite the train's conductor sounding the horn multiple times as a warning.
The conductor of the Union Pacific train reported that Burns was facing the westbound train but remained stationary on the tracks. Tragically, despite the conductor's efforts to alert him, Burns was struck and killed by the oncoming train.
Local authorities are now working to piece together the events leading up to the incident. Preliminary findings suggest that this was an accident, and Chief Hogan stressed that there are no indications of foul play at this time.
The investigation will continue, and officials are collaborating with Union Pacific to gather additional information.
Deming Police Chief Clint Hogan, in a statement to Deming Radio News, provided some details about the circumstances leading up to the incident. According to Chief Hogan, Marshall Burns was seen standing in the middle of the train tracks and did not make any attempt to move, despite the train's conductor sounding the horn multiple times as a warning.
The conductor of the Union Pacific train reported that Burns was facing the westbound train but remained stationary on the tracks. Tragically, despite the conductor's efforts to alert him, Burns was struck and killed by the oncoming train.
Local authorities are now working to piece together the events leading up to the incident. Preliminary findings suggest that this was an accident, and Chief Hogan stressed that there are no indications of foul play at this time.
The investigation will continue, and officials are collaborating with Union Pacific to gather additional information.
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