Man hit and killed by train in Merced County, deputies say

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- An probe is underway successful Merced County aft a antheral was deed and killed by a train.

The deadly collision happened disconnected Highway 99 astatine Vista Avenue conscionable aft 10 a.m. Thursday.

Merced County Sheriff's deputies accidental a antheral successful his 30s was pushing on a motorcycle adjacent to the tracks erstwhile helium was hit.

It's believed helium whitethorn person been wearing headphones and perchance did not perceive the train.

Officials accidental the unfortunate is unhoused and has not been identified.