By KWMU staff
St. Louis – A 19-year-old man from Webster Groves lost a leg Thursday while trying to dodge a freight train on his skateboard.
Reports say he managed to crawl 50 yards to a road, where he flagged down a driver for help.
The train's crew did not realize they'd hit someone.
Police have not released the man's name or any details on his condition.
The accident happened near Big Bend Road and I-44 around 5 p.m. Thursday.