Driver dies trying to outrun train

HOUSTON – A man was killed by a train while trying to drive across the tracks.

Officials said the arms were down at the intersection of Hillcroft and South Main Street at 2:30 a.m. Saturday when the driver tried to go around them and got stuck on the tracks.

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The conductor was unable to stop the train in time and slammed into the side of the car.

The 30-year-old man died at the scene.


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