Man laying on tracks struck by train in East Downtown, officials say

The scene where police said a man was hit by a train near the intersection of Sampson and McKinney streets on Feb. 9, 2019. (KPRC2)

HOUSTON – A man who was lying on train tracks Saturday was struck by a train in East Downtown, according to authorities.

The man was struck near the intersection of Sampson and McKinney streets around 4:50 p.m., officials said.

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Union Pacific Railroad police are investigating the incident.

The man's identity wasn't immediately available and authorities said they aren't sure if the man was dead before the train hit him.


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