OHP: 1 Killed In Crash Involving Train In Grady Co.

A fatality was reported Thursday in a crash involving a train in Grady County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.

Thursday, December 12th 2019, 9:17 pm

By: News 9


One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a train in Grady County, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported.

The crash happened about 4:45 p.m. near 5th Street and Highway 81 in Pocasset. 

A woman was walking southbound on the railroad tracks and was hit by a southbound train. 

The woman was identified as 72-year-old Mildred E. Welchel, of El Reno.

She died at the scene from massive injuries, troopers said. 

The condition of the pedestrian is under investigation, troopers said. 

Stay with News 9 and News9.com for more information as it becomes available. 

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