(La Porte, IN) - A fatal collision between a freight train and a car happened this morning in LaPorte. The crash happened about 7 a.m. at the Norfolk Southern Railroad crossing on Orchard Avenue near Soldiers Memorial Park and Stone Lake.

 

La Porte County Coroner Lynn Swanson said a "young female" died in the collision, and there were no other passengers in the car. Swanson said the release of the victim's name was pending notification of family members. 

 

The victim was lying a short distance from the heavily damaged vehicle beside the tracks.

 

Investigators were still at the scene more than 90 minutes after the collision.

 

We'll provide more details as they become available.