This morning, the Maricopa Police Station confirmed that the man killed in a train crash in the heritage district on Friday is a 16-year-old boy from Maricopa.
“Initially, the individual was identified as an adult male,” said department spokesman Monica Williams. “However, after further investigation, the individual was 16 years old, from Maricopa.”
The investigation is under the jurisdiction of Union Pacific Police.
“Our hearts are directed at family, friends and everyone affected by this heartbreaking loss,” Williams said this morning.
Immaricopa Friday first reported fatalities in the area of ​​Plainview Street and Maricopacasa Grande Highway, near the station.
Union Pacific spokesman Kristen South said the teenage pedestrian who died was “behind the crossing, he was hit while walking the track.” She said the train crew were not injured.
This morning, the Pinal County Medical Examiner’s Office had not filed a record of death at the age of 16. Immaricopa I requested them.
