Freight train hits car in Vancouver, Wash., killing driver

VANCOUVER, Wash. — A Burlington Northern Santa Fe train hit a vehicle on a track in Vancouver, Washington, killing the occupant.

Vancouver police were called to the report of a train accident at about 9 p.m. Sunday. Police, fire and medical crews arrived, but the only person in the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene.

The victim's name was not released, pending notification of family.

BNSF police are conducting the investigation. It was not immediately clear how the crash occurred.