The crash happened around noon Sept. 28 at the intersection of West County Road 600 North and County Road 100 West, north of Marion.
GRANT COUNTY, Ind. — The Grant County Sheriff's Office is investigating after an Anderson man was killed in a crash with a train Thursday.West County Road 600 North and County Road 100 West
, north of Marion, on a report that a train had crashed into a van there, and that both had caught fire. At the scene, deputies determined the northbound train struck the van, which had crossed eastbound on County Road 600 North, and pushed it down the tracks. The driver of the van, described by police as a 22-year-old Anderson man, was ejected during the crash. He was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.The crash remains under investigation by the Grant County Sheriff's Fatality Crash Team.
"Sheriff Garcia wants to ask all drivers to proceed cautiously at all rail crossings, and remember that trains can take up to a mile to stop," the sheriff's office said in a statement.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Community asked to help name new entry road for Clay County Regional Sports ComplexThe Clay County Board of County Commissioners is asking the community to vote on potential names for the entry road of the new Clay County Regional Sports Complex.
Read more »
This new Tarrant County road project could ease traffic congestion on I-20 near AledoAledo has grown by 98% in the past 10 years.
Read more »
Mobile County SO: 2 people in critical condition after shooting on Old Pascagoula RoadAuthorities said the incident happened between about noon and 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28.
Read more »
Hudson County Fair, Lez Zeppelin, and more happening in Hudson CountyLez Zeppelin to perform at White Eagle Hall, 8th annual Hudson County Fair returns on Sept. 29.
Read more »
5-year-old wanders off from west Harris County home, prompting search, sheriff saysAuthorities initially said crews have been out in the area of Katy Hockley Road and Freeman Road since about 2:30 p.m. Thursday, searching for the child.
Read more »