Wisconsin Rapids man dead after being hit by train WISCONSIN RAPIDS - A man in his mid-30s is dead after being hit by a train Monday afternoon. The Wisconsin Rapids man was walking west on Chase Street, near the Riverview Expressway, when the train hit him at about 4 p.m. Monday, Wisconsin Rapids Police Lt. Joel Flewellen said. The man died from his injuries, Flewellen said. Police still are investigating how the incident occurred and expect to release more information Tuesday morning, Flewellen said. Do Not Sell My Info / Cookie Policy