Update: Truck-Train crash victim identified

A 54-year-old man killed Wednesday night in Iroquois County was identified today (Wed) by County Coroner Bill Cheatum.  Greg Brutlag of Las Vegas, Nevada was pronounced dead at the scene after his pickup truck ran into the side of a northbound freight train.  Brutlag had been visiting family in the area.  Sheriff's Police, the Coroner, Woodland Fire and Riverside Ambulance were dispatched to county roads 1200 N, west of 2120 E Road about 11:30 pm.  The investigation revealed Brutlag was westbound and ran thru activated stop arm and flashing lights at the CSX Railroad crossing.  

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