Athol man killed in pedestrian-train collision

A 26-year-old Athol man was killed in a train vs. pedestrian collision just after 2 Monday morning.

Idaho State Police reported they are investigating the collision, which occurred on the Granite Loop Road railway crossing just north of Athol. The man was struck by a passing AMTRAK passenger train on its way to Sandpoint. The man was pronounced deceased on scene. Police have notified next of kin.

The railway was closed for approximately two hours to allow first responders to conduct a thorough investigation. Idaho State Police will continue to investigate.