Union Pacific employee fatally struck by Metra train in Kenosha, officials say

KENOSHA, Wisc. (WLS) -- A Union pacific employee died Wednesday after being hit by a Metra train in southeastern Wisconsin.

The crash happened just after noon along the UP-North line in Kenosha, authorities said.

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It's unclear how the man was hit by a train. He has been identified as 34-year-old Austin Raysby of Burlington, Wisconsin, Union Pacific said in a statement.

No other injuries were reported.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

Union Pacific released the following full statement:

We are saddened by the loss of a Union Pacific family member in Kenosha, Wisconsin, and extend our deepest sympathies to his family and the employees who worked alongside him. The incident occurred around 12:15 p.m. CT near 13th Avenue and 69th Street in Kenosha. Our emergency response team is on-site investigating the incident. No one else was hurt.