Train hits SUV, kills Rector man

A Rector man was killed shortly after noon Friday when his SUV was hit by a train in Clay County, Arkansas State Police reported.

Hershel Horner, 76, was driving a 2015 Kia Sorento on a private driveway when he crossed into the path of a southbound train near Interstate 49 and Highway 505 at 12:18 p.m., according to the state police report.

At the time of the crash, the weather was clear and roads were dry.

Metro on 10/04/2015

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