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Guymon Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Train Monday Evening

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Monday evening near Railroad and North Quinn streets in Guymon, with the victim's identity still unreleased.

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Guymon Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Train Monday Evening
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A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train Monday evening at the intersection of Railroad Street and North Quinn Street in Guymon, prompting a police investigation that remains active.

Guymon Police Department officers were called to the scene around 6:30 p.m. on March 9 and determined upon arrival that the pedestrian was deceased. No additional details about the victim have been released, and no name has been provided by authorities.

The incident also disrupted traffic flow through the area. The Texas County Sheriff's Office confirmed that several railroad crossings in Guymon were closed as a result of the collision. By Tuesday morning, all crossings had reopened.

The Guymon Police Department has not disclosed the railroad company involved, the type of train, or whether crossing signals were active at the time of the collision. No witnesses or crew statements have been made public.

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Police are asking community members to be mindful of the victim's family during the investigation. "Police want to remind the public to be respectful of the family and their privacy following this tragic incident," officials said in a statement reported by local media.

The case remains under active investigation. Authorities have not indicated when a formal press release or additional details will be issued, including confirmation of the victim's identity or a determination of manner of death.

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