The Rhodes had crossed the Erie tracks at the regular crossing on Road 14 and had turned
onto the private road which led to the Shriver place, which is almost due south of the
Whitney Gast home.
A steep grade at the rail crossing is believed to have diverted Rhodes' attention, and that the
approaching flyer was not observed until too late.
Bodies Found In Truck
When the train was stopped and the mangled truck was released from the locomotive, both
bodies, badly mutilatd, were discovered in the truck cab.