Police say pedestrian killed by train in Ottumwa

OTTUMWA, Iowa (AP) - Police say a train struck and killed a pedestrian in Ottumwa.

Officers sent to check a report about a train accident around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday found the body of 22-year-old Duane Heifort. He lived in Ottumwa.

Officials have not yet reported on what actions led to Heifort’s death.