Elderly Woman Struck by Train in De Pere

Incident occurred near Grant Street as woman tried to cross tracks

Apr. 1, 2026 at 8:23pm

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An elderly woman was struck by a train in De Pere, Wisconsin after she fell while attempting to cross the tracks and was unable to get up. Witnesses tried to reach her but were unable to before the train hit her, though it was able to slow down. The woman was injured and taken to a local hospital, though her current condition is unknown.

Why it matters

Train-pedestrian collisions are a serious public safety issue, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly. This incident raises questions about the accessibility and safety of rail crossings in the De Pere area.

The details

According to police, the elderly woman was trying to cross the train tracks near Grant Street when she fell and was unable to get up. Witnesses attempted to reach her but were unable to before the train, which was able to slow down, struck her. The woman sustained injuries and was transported to a local hospital, though her current condition is unknown.

  • The incident occurred on April 1, 2026 near Grant Street in De Pere.

The players

De Pere Police

The local law enforcement agency investigating the incident.

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What’s next

De Pere Police are continuing to investigate the incident and have alerted residents to avoid the areas around Scheuring Road near Lost Dauphin Road and Grant Street near 6th Street.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the need for improved safety measures and accessibility at rail crossings in the De Pere area to protect vulnerable pedestrians, especially the elderly, from harm.