Mission RCMP say a man struck by a train near the Lougheed Highway/Highway 11 intersection in Mission on July 11 was pronounced dead at the scene, and they are now releasing a sketch to identify him.
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Mission RCMP said the man was struck on the tracks south of Lougheed Highway, near the intersection of Highway 11 in Mission, sometime before 7:30 a.m. on July 11. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The RCMP said that despite pursuing various investigative avenues, including reviewing outstanding missing persons reports, police and the BC Coroners Service have not yet been able to identify the man, and they released a sketch in the hope someone will recognize him.
RCMP said the man was believed to be approximately 160 centimetres (5’3”) tall and of slim build, and it remains unknown whether he was from Mission or another community.
Police asked that anyone who recognizes the person in the sketch call the Mission RCMP at 604-826-7161 and refer to file 2026-9077. Mounties also reminded the public not to cross train tracks outside designated crossings.
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