Authorities say woman died after being struck by train

Authorities say a woman has died after being struck by a train in western Nebraska’s Keith County.

September 5, 2019Updated: October 10, 2019
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

PAXTON - Authorities say a woman has died after being struck by a train in western Nebraska’s Keith County.

Officials say the body of 27-year-old Tiana Yocam, of Keystone, was found Monday morning at a crossing south of downtown Paxton.

The Keith County attorney, who acts as the county coroner, didn’t immediately answer questions Thursday about the circumstances of the incident.

An autopsy has been ordered.

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