John Schafer, 61, killed when his car stalls on tracks and is struck by a train on Walnut Grove School Road in Hart County, Kentucky

Modified Date:

Tue, 05/05/2015 - 3:51pm

Accident Date:

Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Fatal Train Crash in Hart County

A man is dead after his car was hit by a train in Hart County.

According to Kentucky State Police, John Schafer of Upton was driving on Walnut Grove School Road when his car stalled on the tracks. A train stuck Schafer's vehicle, killing him. Few details on the crash are available.

Type: Train Accident

Topics:

Railroad Crossings, Disabled Vehicles

People Involved:

John Schafer

Roadway:

Walnut Grove School Road

County:

Hart County, KY

Area:

Bowling Green, KY