49-year-old man struck and killed by train in Abilene

Car Crash Abilene Texas in Abilene, Texas: A 49-year-old Abilene man died after being struck by a train early Saturday morning in Abilene, Texas, according to police. The incident occurred just after 2:00 a.m. on June 27 near the Sayles Boulevard railroad crossing. Police said the man was on the tracks when he was hit by a passing train, and the train's conductor contacted dispatch to report the collision. The victim was identified as 49-year-old Johnny Burchfield of Abilene after next of kin were notified.