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TriMet commuter train hits Tualatin skateboarder

The Columbian
Published: August 24, 2010, 12:00am

TUALATIN, Ore. (AP) — Police are investigating how a skateboarder was struck by a TriMet commuter train at Tualatin.

The accident occurred Monday afternoon as a pedestrian crossing near the platform.

The 28-year-old man, Justin Leonard, was flown to Legacy Emanuel Hospital in Portland where he is reported Tuesday in serious condition.

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