A teenage boy was killed by a train near the Troutdale Bridge while taking his senior photos on Saturday evening, police said.

A Union Pacific train struck the 17-year-old near the Columbia River Highway, according to a statement from Union Pacific. Just before 6 p.m., Multnomah County Sheriff deputies responded to a call that a teenager had been hit by a train and found the youth dead at the scene, according to a statement. The train crew was not hurt, according to Union Pacific.

The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident. The teen’s identity has not been released by the medical examiner.

“Our thoughts are with the teen’s family and friends. We plead with parents, students and photographers to not take photos on or near the tracks,” the Union Pacific statement reads.

-- Emily Goodykoontz; 503-221-6652; egoodykoontz@oregonian.com