California Man Dies after Pickup Struck by Train in N. Idaho

ELMIRA, Idaho (AP) — A 67-year-old man has died in northern Idaho after his vehicle collided with a train.

Idaho State Police say James R. Lee of Auburn, California, died Tuesday after failing to stop at a railroad crossing in Elmira.

Police say Lee was the only occupant of the 2002 Ford pickup when it was struck on the passenger side by the northbound train at about 5:30 p.m.

Lee was flown to a nearby hospital where he died from his injuries.

Police are continuing to investigate.