Saint James Woman Killed When Train Hits Car

An 18-year-old Saint James woman was killed when the car she was driving was struck by a Burlington Northern Freight Train at 2:10 Tuesday afternoon. The Missouri Highway Patrol reports that Cadey I. Rogers failed to yield to the oncoming train and was struck at County Road 3640 and Highway K.K. in Phelps County. The crossing was equipped with crossbucks and a yield sign. Rogers was pronounced deceased at the scene by Phelps County Coroner Ernie Coverdell.