VIA Rail Sign At Sarnia Train Station.  Sarnia News Today file photo. VIA Rail Sign At Sarnia Train Station. Sarnia News Today file photo.
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One Dead After Car And Train Collide

Strathroy police say a 62-year-old man is dead after his car hit a VIA rail passenger train near Glendon Dr.

Police and EMS were called to the CN tracks on Glen Oak Rd. near Glendon Dr. around 7:30 Sunday night.

The name of the deceased has not been released. Investigators say they were the only person in the vehicle when it hit the train.

Strathroy police, the OPP and Coroner's office are all investigating.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or may have information is asked to contact police.

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