Bicyclist struck by train in Plaquemine left with severe injuries, police say BY BLAKE LESCHBER | Staff writer Blake Leschber Author email Oct 31, 2026 Oct 31, 2026 Updated Oct 31, 2026 1 min to read SMS Email A City of Plaquemine Police vehicle is seen, Wednesday, May 17, 2023, in Plaquemine, La. STAFF PHOTO BY HILARY SCHEINUK SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A bicyclist was hit by a train Friday evening in Plaquemine, leaving him with severe injuries and temporarily shutting down railroad crossings in the town, police said.Police Chief Stephen Engolio said the bicyclist was struck by a train about 5:30 p.m. at a railroad crossing on Railroad Avenue and Desobry Street.Engolio said the man was transported to a hospital with serious injuries to his lower body. The train was cleared from the track about 10 p.m. Email Blake Leschber at blake.leschber@theadvocate.com. SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Blake Leschber Author email