49-year-old woman killed when car gets struck by train on Detroit’s east side

DETROIT – A 49-year-old woman was killed Friday when her car was struck by a train on Detroit’s east side, police said.

The crash happened in the area of Kercheval Avenue and St. Jean, according to authorities.

Detroit police said the woman was driving a gold Nissan when it was hit by the train. She suffered fatal injuries, officials said.

Authorities continue to investigate.