(Berrien County, MI) - A driver was killed when hit by an Amtrak passenger train near New Buffalo yesterday.

 

According to police, the vehicle also burst into flames.

 

Paul Rizzo, 72, was identified as the driver and only occupant of the vehicle.

 

The Amtrak train was westbound at the East Road crossing near Red Arrow Highway just before 10 a.m. when Rizzo, who lives in that area, tried to cross with the warning lights at the crossing flashing, police said.

 

Amtrak said none of the 203 passengers or three crew members were hurt in the crash, which delayed the train for about two hours.  The train was heading to Chicago from Grand Rapids.

 

The crash is under investigation, authorities said.