Harrisburg teen killed in Iowa train accident

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Harrisburg, Iowa
Highway 21
Incident type
Semi truck, Crash

Summary

Semi Truck Crash Harrisburg Iowa in Harrisburg, Iowa: A Harrisburg teenager was killed when a semi tractor‐trailer he was riding in collided with a train at a railroad crossing on Highway 21. The crash occurred on Tuesday, June 2 and the driver was airlifted for serious injuries.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Robert Orton Passenger Fatal
Michael Orton Driver Injured

Original reporting

Harrisburg teen killed in Iowa train accident | The Fayette Advertiser

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