36-Year-Old Man Killed in Houston Train Crash on Almeda Road

Houston, Texas – A 36-year-old man was killed Tuesday afternoon in a train crash in Houston, according to the police.

The deadly accident happened around 4:45 p.m., February 20, in the 13100 block of Almeda Road.

Police said a gray Chevrolet Equinox was exiting a business driveway and was heading westbound toward Almeda Road when it failed to yield the right of way as it crossed the train tracks and was struck by a northbound Union Pacific train.

The Equinox driver, a 36-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. His name has not been released.

No other details were provided.

The crash remains under investigation.

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