Man Killed After Crossing Train Gate

A man who drove around a rail crossing gate was killed Tuesday when a train struck his car at Idaho 53 and Greensferry Road, the Idaho State Police said.

The crossing’s gate was down at about 6 p.m. while two trains heading in opposite directions passed, Trooper Terry Ford said.

The motorist waited for a westbound train to pass. He then drove around the gate and onto the tracks, where his car was struck by the second train, Ford said.

The car was dragged several hundred feet. The 40-year-old driver, who was alone in the car, was dead at the scene. His name was not immediately released.