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Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
Wednesday August 1st, 2012 :: 11:18 a.m. PDT
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12 Year Old Boy Dies after Being Hit by a Train in Turlock, CA

Turlock, CA – A 12 year-old boy died last night after being struck by a train in the 2000 Block of Paulson Road. Sheriff’s deputies and the fire department arrived on scene at about 9:00 PM and found that the train had already stopped and a search was conducted. The body of the 12 year-old boy was found under the train and had sustained multiple injuries. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. An investigation into the child’s death is being conducted and at this time there does not appear to be any signs of negligence or foul play.

Anyone with information about this investigation can call the Sheriff’s Office at 209-525-7114. Callers can also leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Tipsters can also e-mail tips at http://www.modestopolice.com/CrimeStoppers, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing "Tip704" plus the message and be eligible for a cash reward

For information regarding this press release please contact:
Sgt. Anthony Bejaran
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department
(209) 567-4425 - Desk
209-652-0823 - Cell
news@stanislaussheriff.com

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Modesto, CA 95358
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Address/Location
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
250 E Hackett Rd
Modesto, CA 95358

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 209-525-7114

Sgt Anthony Bejaran
Investigations/PIO
abejaran@stanislaussheriff.com
209-567-4425

2000 Paulson Rd
Turlock, CA 95380

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