Birdseye man killed by train

Birdseye — A Birdseye man was hit and killed by a passing train near the Whistle Stop Tavern Tuesday night.

Deputies were called to the scene at about 10:43 p.m. for the apparent train vs. pedestrian accident.

According to authorities, they believe that Dwight D. Ellis, 44, of W. Third Street, was just south of the Whistle Stop Tavern when he was hit by a passing Norfolk Southern train. He was found at the location after the train crew contacted authorities advising them of the accident.

Birdseye Volunteer Fire Department First responders immediately began resuscitation efforts on Ellis when they arrived at the scene and he was taken by ambulance to Memorial Hospital. There, he was pronounced dead by an emergency room doctor.

Deputies believe alcohol was a factor in accident and the investigation is ongoing.

Birdseye Volunteer Fire Department First Responders, Memorial Emergency Medical Services, Indiana State Police, and Norfolk Southern Police assisted.