Submitted by Patrol Lieutenant Andrew Thoms, Pierce County Sheriff’s Office
DIAMOND BLUFF TOWNSHIP, WI – On Wednesday October 29, 2025, at approximately 11:28 a.m., the Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was notified of an accident involving a skid steer and a train near County Road OO and State Road 35 in Diamond Bluff Township.
It was determined that a Bobcat skid steer was operated by Randy Anderson, 72 years old of Hager City, WI and was attempting to cross a private railroad crossing traveling east bound when he was struck by a BNSF train traveling south bound.
Mr. Anderson was pronounced deceased at the scene by the Pierce County Medical Examiner.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Red Wing Fire Department, Red Wing EMS, Ellsworth Fire Department and Life Link III Helicopter.
