Winona State student struck, killed by train
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A student at Winona State University has died after he was struck by a train in Winona.
According to police reports and the university, Derek Michael Bute, 25, fell on the tracks at a crossing about 1:30 a.m. Sunday.
The Winona Daily News reports Bute was taken by ambulance to Winona Health, where he was pronounced dead. No other details were available.
Bute was an exercise major from Alden. Winona State says counselors will be available during regular hours on weekdays at the Wellness Complex.
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