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HOUSTON - A man is dead after his car was hit by a train in southwest Houston, officials say.
According to Union Pacific, the crash occurred at 13100 Almeda Road near Junction Drive on Tuesday evening around 4:45 p.m.
According to police, an SUV was exiting the driveway of a business toward Almeda Road and didn't yield the right of way while crossing the train tracks. Officials say the SUV was struck by the Union Pacific train.
The driver of the SUV was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities say the train crew was not hurt.
Union Pacific said they were working with local authorities to understand what led up to the incident.