Shamokin man struck and killed by train

Fatal_CrashSHAMOKIN – A Shamokin man was killed in a motorcycle and train crash in Montour County Monday afternoon.  State police say 27-year-old Brian Shifflett did not stop for the railroad crossing signals on Strick Road in Limestone Township and was struck by a train around 4:45 p.m.

 

Shifflett was thrown from his motorcycle and landed next to the tracks.  He was transported to Geisinger Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.  Shifflett was not wearing a helmet. State police say the investigation continues.  (Ali Stevens)

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