Man Killed, Hit By Train In Wauwatosa: Police

WAUWATOSA, WI — Wauwatosa police are ruling a man's death Wednesday afternoon at a railroad crossing at N. 70th and W. State Streets as a suicide.

According to a JSOnline report, officers were sent to the railroad crossing just after 12:30 p.m. Wednesday on a report that a person was hit by a train. Authorities had the area closed down for most of the afternoon.

It's the second time this year a person in Wauwatosa has died as a result with a collision with a train.

On Jan. 7, authorities said 61-year-old Keith Kalota intentionally stepped in the path of the oncoming train. Police reported that Kalota was walking in the area of N. 72nd St. and W. State St. at just after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck by the train, the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office reported.

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Suicide Prevention Lifeline — The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

National Alliance On Mental Illness Ending the Silence — Ending the Silence is a presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take.

Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Youth Suicide Prevention — As part of the state's effort to provide mental health resources, state educators have assembled several resources for parents and their children.