Woman dead after car, train crash in Milwaukie

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Police are investigating after a train crashed into a car in Milwaukie on Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Hours after the crash occurred, officials announced that a woman had died in the collision. According to the Milwaukie Police Department, officers responded to the area of Southeast Harrison Street and Southeast 31st Avenue after the crash, which took place around 2:45 p.m. "Officers arrived and found a white sedan had been struck by an Amtrack train which was travelling southbound through the crossing located adjacent to SE Harrison St. and Se 31st. Ave. Officers learned there was a single female occupant of the vehicle still inside and in critical condition," police said. "Clackamas Fire crews were able to remove the female from the vehicle, and she was transported to a local hospital. We have learned the female has succumbed to her injuries and is deceased." Authorities say the sedan was parked on the train tracks and was in the train's lane of travel and after striking the car, the train stopped immediately and Amtrak personnel worked with investigators. "Clackamas County interagency reconstruction and forensic team is investigating the scene. A PGE power pole was impacted by the vehicle in the process and knocked out power to several residents. PGE is working to restore and repair the damaged lines. Amtrak Police are also investigating the incident. The incident is not suspected to be criminal in nature," police said.