91-year-old man survives truck being struck by train in Leitchfield

LEITCHFIELD, Ky. – A Grayson County man survived his truck being hit by a train in Leitchfield.

According to WNKY News 40 media partner K105, the incident happened Monday afternoon around 4:15 p.m. at the railroad crossing at the intersection of Beaver Dam Road (Hwy 62) and Quarry Road.

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Leitchfield police say they learned through an investigation that a Dodge Ram truck was turning onto Quarry Road from Beaver Dam Road. As the truck crossed the tracks, an eastbound train hit the back of the truck, flipping the vehicle off the tracks.

The truck stopped on the driver’s side next to Quarry Road.

Firefighters helped the 91-year-old male out of the truck.

K105 reports the man appeared to have no injuries and initially refused treatment. He was later transported by EMS to Owensboro Twin Lakes Medical Center after a relative insisted he go to the hospital.

They also report the railroad crossing had flashing lights but has no security barrier gates to keep traffic from crossing when a train approaches.