Fatal Accident in Knox County Early Friday Morning

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A Knox County man is dead after his vehicle was hit by a train overnight.

Authorities say 25-year-old Kevin Skipworth, of Monroe City, was riding his motorcycle on Mays Road in Decker around 1:30 Friday morning when he was hit by a train. Skipworth was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes where later died due to injuries sustained in the accident.

An investigation into the accident is currently underway. We’ll have more on this incident when it becomes available.