At approximately 6 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, Holbrook Police responded to a train vs pedestrian collision on the westbound track near Third Street and Joy Nevin Avenue. BNSF reported that the train was traveling westbound when the engineer saw a subject sitting on the tracks. He activated the airhorn and emergency brakes. The victim ignored the warnings and stood up and began walking down the middle of the track where he was struck by the train. He died as a result of his injuries. The victim has been identified as Thomas Kegler, 41, of Holbrook. Police say there is no foul play associated with this incident.
