Teen killed in collision with train in Conway

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) - Authorities say a teenager in Conway was killed after he was struck by a train while walking along railroad tracks.

The Conway Police Department says the incident occurred Sunday afternoon at the intersection of Donaghey Avenue and Tyler Street.

Conway police spokeswoman LaTresha Woodruff says the 17-year-old was walking along the railroad tracks at the time of the fatal collision.

Woodruff tells the Log Cabin Democrat (https://bit.ly/1hh3rHR ) that the train was operated by Union Pacific Corp. She says Conway police officers are working with the company to investigate the death.

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Information from: Log Cabin Democrat, https://www.thecabin.net