Police identify 29-year-old killed on North Lawrence train tracks Saturday
Lawrence police have identified the 29-year-old Lawrence man killed on the Union Pacific train tracks in North Lawrence on Saturday as Edward R. McGowan.
McGowan was struck by an eastbound train on the tracks at North Seventh and Maple streets. Police were notified of the incident about 12:11 p.m. Saturday. No foul play is suspected.
“No further information will be available,” Sgt. William Cory said in a news release issued Monday.
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