It’s a horrific story that strikes at the heart of anyone with young children.

A two-year-old Gary, Indiana boy was stuck and killed by a passing train after he ran onto railroad tracks near his home as his mom tries to save him.

Reports Christin Nance Lazerus in the Post-Tribune:

A 2-year-old boy was killed when he was hit by a train next to his home on Thursday afternoon.

Ryan Watson sustained blunt force trauma, according to the Lake County Coroner’s Office.

The coroner arrived on scene shortly after 5 p.m.

Watson lived at Village Mobile Home Park, 1920 W. Ridge Road, with his mother, April, and 14-year-old brother, Ricky. A Canadian National train was heading west on the tracks that run along the north side of the mobile home park, near the intersection of Ridge Road and Cleveland Street.

Video: Family Grieves After Toddler Struck By Train

My prayers go out to the grieving family.

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3 Responses to “Horror On The Tracks | 2-Year-Old Hit By Train As Mom Watches”

  1. Dan on May 2nd, 2008 1:14 pm

    OMG. That is horrible!

  2. Chris on May 2nd, 2008 6:45 pm

    Hi Dan,

    It’s a sad story.

  3. lisa on May 8th, 2008 7:02 pm

    my heart sobs for that poor mother, godbless her and give her strength..

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