SAGLE, Idaho — A 23-year-old Spokane man died early this morning after being struck by a northbound train near Lakeshore Drive and Dufort Road.
The incident was reported at 2:58 a.m. Authorities said the man was lying across the tracks when the train struck him. The train’s brakes were engaged and it stopped shortly afterward.
Selkirk Fire engines and Bonner County EMS responded to the scene. Deputies found the man dead from his injuries.
Idaho State Police is investigating the crash.