MURRAY, Iowa — A third juvenile has died following Thursday's deadly collision between a truck and a freight train outside Murray. Iowa State Patrol identified the victim as 15-year-old Rylon Cook.
ISP Sgt. Alex Dinkla said a 2000 Chevy Silverado pickup was traveling east on a level B road close to Kansas Street and 160th Avenue around 4:30 p.m. when the train hit.
A total of four juveniles were in the truck. Two of the passengers died Thursday. They're identified by the Iowa State Patrol as 15 year-old Gavin Werner and 14 year-old Brooklynn Eggers.
ISP Sgt. Alex Dinkla identified the fourth teenager in the car as 16-year-old Tyson Nall. He is hospitalized in serious condition.
The train belongs to Burlington Northern Santa Fe. BNSF did confirm that the accident happened Thursday around 3:55 p.m. No injuries were reported among the train's crew.
BNSF did say the crossing where the collision happened is equipped with gate arms, flashing lights and bells.
ISP and the Clarke County Sheriff's Office continue to investigate the accident.
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