Palmyra Man Injured, Son Killed in Iowa Train Crash – Palmyra Spectator
Summary
Bus Crash Iowa Today in Iowa: A truck driven by Michael Orton of Palmyra was struck by a westbound Iowa Interstate train at the railroad crossing on Highway 21 at Old 6, killing 14‐year‐old passenger Robert Orton and injuring Orton. The crash occurred June 3 at 12:35 p.m., and the incident remains under investigation.
Publicly reported parties
| Name | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Orton | Passenger | Fatal |
| Michael Orton | Driver | Injured |
| Unnamed conductor | Unknown | Injured |
| Unnamed engineer | Unknown | Injured |
Original reporting
Palmyra Man Injured, Son Killed in Iowa Train Crash – Palmyra Spectator