Bend Man Killed In Train Collision

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A 52-year-old Bend man was killed in a train collision near SE Wilson Avenue in Bend. According to Bend Police, at approximately 5:43 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, officers were dispatched to a report of a collision between a southbound BNSF train and a person at the railroad tracks near SE Wilson Avenue.

An investigation determined that the man, identified as 52-year-old Tony Ray Monen, was lying on the tracks when he was struck. Monen was dead at the scene, and no foul play is suspected.

SE Wilson Avenue between Ninth and Centennial streets was closed until approximately 9:30 p.m. as the Bend Police crash reconstruction team conducted its investigation.

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The Bowman Museum is delighted to host Cindy Grossmann, owner of Faith Hope and Charity Winery, for a captivating lecture on the “History of Central Oregon Wine.” Join us on Nov. 19 at 6:00pm as Cindy takes

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Bend Man Killed In Train Collision

A 52-year-old Bend man was killed in a train collision near SE Wilson Avenue in Bend. According to Bend Police, at approximately 5:43 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, officers were dispatched to a report of a collision

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