Dunkirk Man Killed In Train, Vehicle Collision

Fire police are pictured on Temple Road in Dunkirk, near the scene of Monday’s fatal crash.
DUNKIRK — The New York State Police is continuing its investigation into a crash involving a train that killed a 63-year-old Dunkirk man late Monday morning.
The collision between a CSX train hauling three tankers and a pickup truck occurred on Temple Road, between Route 5 and Willow Road, in the town of Dunkirk around 11:45 p.m. The crash forced the truck — which sustained significant driver-side damage — about a half-mile down the tracks.
The lone occupant of the truck was identified by the state police as William D. Miller, who was pronounced dead at the scene by a Chautauqua County coroner.
Police were assisted Monday by firefighters from West Dunkirk, Fredonia and Forestville, along with county EMS.
The crash remains under investigation, Capt. Eric Balon said.

A CSX train is pictured Monday morning following a collision with a vehicle in the town of Dunkirk. A man was killed in the crash. Photo by Dan Kohler
Monday’s fatality involving a train is the second to occur in about a month in Chautauqua County. On April 8, a woman died after being struck while walking on the tracks in the village of Westfield.
- Fire police are pictured on Temple Road in Dunkirk, near the scene of Monday’s fatal crash.
- A CSX train is pictured Monday morning following a collision with a vehicle in the town of Dunkirk. A man was killed in the crash. Photo by Dan Kohler