(Ames, Iowa) – Officials with the Ames Police Department report Officers responded Thursday afternoon (12/8/22), to an accident at the North Dakota train crossing. Witnesses reported that a pedestrian had been struck by a train. When officers arrived on scene, they determined the person was deceased.

The accident is currently under investigation. The name of the victim is not being released pending positive identification and notification of family.

Anyone with information relating to this incident is encouraged to contact the Ames Police Department at 239-5133 or the anonymous tip line, 239-5533. You may also contact Crime Stoppers of Central Iowa at 515-223-1400. Online anonymous tips may be submitted to www.crimestoppersofcentraliowa.com or text a tip, Text “PCCS” plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES).