Overview
- The collision happened just after 9 p.m. Friday near the 2700 block of Ferry Street beside the Anoka County Fairgrounds and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Officials say the man attempted to cross in front of an oncoming Burlington Northern Santa Fe train, became stuck on the tracks, and was struck.
- Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including the Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, Anoka Police, Ramsey Police and Anoka-Champlin Fire Department.
- Traffic for fairgoers was disrupted and some attendees were assisted by Metro Transit to get back to their vehicles; authorities reported no other injuries and BNSF said its crew was not hurt.
- The investigation is in its early stages, officials have not released the victim’s identity, and investigators say they will release more details as they become available while examining why entrapment occurred despite crossing safety equipment.