By Associated Press - Saturday, May 5, 2018

RUPERT, Idaho (AP) - Authorities say a south-central Idaho man is dead after his truck was struck by a train in Rupert.

The Minidoka County Sheriff’s Office says 30-year-old Ismael Galaviz Victorio of Rupert died Friday after being hit by a train as he drove across tracks on 800 East Road.

Authorities say the train crossing doesn’t have descending gates.



Police are investigating.

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