Driver killed after Amtrak train hits SUV Accident occurrred in 600 block of Florida St near I-37
SAN ANTONIO – A driver is dead after her vehicle was hit by a train early Tuesday morning, San Antonio police said.
The accident occurred just before 5:30 a.m. in the 600 block of Florida Street near Interstate 37.
According to police, the 22-year-old woman was trying to go around the crossing arm in attempt to beat the train. The woman's sport utility vehicle was then crushed by the Amtrak train, police said.
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The identity of the woman killed has yet to be released pending notification of next of kin.
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