Cleveland Police Department is investigating a fatal train vs. pedestrian accident that occurred around 2:45 p.m. Thursday, May 28.
According to Cleveland Police Chief Darrel Broussard, the accident took place along the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway tracks at the U-turn under U.S. 59 just north of SH 105 in Cleveland.
Broussard said an unknown male was killed after stepping in front of a train engine.
At this time, investigators have not identified the man, and the reasons why he stepped in front of the train remain unknown.
The U-turn area beneath U.S. 59 will remain closed to through traffic while the investigation continues. Motorists are asked to use alternate routes.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.