Man killed by train Monday
Tue, 02/18/2025 - 1:21pm
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By:
Nate Hudson, staff writer
A West Plains lost his life after being struck by a train last week. The incident occurred around 12:14 pm on Monday, February 10. The Howell County Sheriff's Office announced that an unidentified white man had been struck by a train near State Route ZZ and County Road 8240, east of West Plains.
On Tuesday, the Sheriff's Office announced they had identified the individual. The man was identified as 49-year-old Charles Allen Lightfoot, Junior. Lightfoot was identified at 6:30 pm the previous night and the name was withheld until next of kin could be notified. “Our deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends.” said the Sheriff's Office in a public statement.