Robert Duncan Killed in Bluford Train-Related Accident on November 14, 2025
On November 14, 2025, Robert G. Duncan, a 40-year-old resident of Bluford, Illinois, was fatally injured when his pickup truck was struck and dragged by a train in Jefferson County. The incident occurred in the early hours near the intersection of East Short Street and North Burke Street. The vehicle was carried along the tracks before coming to rest at the North Markham Lane crossing.
Authorities are actively investigating the cause of the collision. Train-related accidents of this nature may result from operator error, mechanical malfunction, track defects, or failure to comply with safety signals. The National Transportation Safety Board notes that such incidents claim approximately 1,000 lives annually in the United States. The family of Robert Duncan may pursue a wrongful death claim pending the investigation, seeking legal recourse for loss of companionship and emotional distress.
