VOLUSIA County, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Volusia County Saturday morning.
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According to troopers, a train collided with a vehicle around 7:40 a.m.
The crash happened on Washington Avenue near Volusia Avenue.
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The train is an Amtrak with an unknown number of passengers onboard.
The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, troopers said.
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Troopers were notified about the crash at 8:20 a.m.
Washington Street is currently shut down for the investigation.
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Sad to report this morning, deputies responded to a fatal crash involving a vehicle that was hit by an Amtrak train in Pierson. The crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. at Washington Ave. The sole occupant of the vehicle was pronounced deceased when first responders arrived.
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) October 2, 2021
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