Authorities identify man killed after car struck by train in Kingsburg

Thursday, August 22, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno County Coroner's Office has identified the man killed after his car was struck by a train in Kingsburg on Wednesday.

Authorities say 65-year-old Richard Ruiz tried to beat a train across the tracks near Simpson and Sierra streets.
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They say Ruiz was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators say alcohol or drugs do not appear to have been factors in the crash.
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