SHAWNEE COUNTY-  The victim in Friday’s fatal train accident has been identified as Howard W. Taylor, 55, Topeka, according to a media release from the Shawnee County Sheriff’s office.

The crash remains under investigation.

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SHAWNEE COUNTY- Law enforcement officials in Shawnee County are investigating a fatal crash involving a car and an Amtrak train in Topeka.

The motorist drove around a crossing gate and died in the crash that occurred at 12:36 a.m. on Friday at Topeka Boulevard and 57th Street, according to the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Department.

The name of the victim has not been released.

Nobody on the train was injured.

Check the Post for additional details as they become available.