18-year-old Killed By Passing Train

Last updated on Sunday, January 11, 2009

(FORT WAYNE) - Police say an 18-year-old Fort Wayne man died after ignoring a flashing railroad crossing signal Saturday afternoon.

Fort Wayne police say Pedo Colazo never applied his brakes at the crossing in Fort Wayne.

His car was struck by a Norfolk and Southern train, dragging the car about 150 yards down the track.

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