One person died after the vehicle they were in was struck by a train in Mishawaka. Emergency crews were called to the railroad tracks at Elder Street just before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The victim was trapped in a vehicle on the tracks, according to a tweet sent by the Mishawaka Fire Department.

Mishawaka Police indicated that the victim, identified as a male from Mishawaka, may have tried to beat the train, according to 95.3 MNC’s reporting partners at ABC 57.

The crossing arms were down at the time, according to WSBT.

MFD enroute Elder St and Tracks. Car vs Train with entrapment.

— Mishawaka Fire Dept (@MishawakaFIRE) October 3, 2015

Update from Elder and Tracks. 1 patient deceased. Scene turned over to MPD. MFD remaining on scene to assist.

— Mishawaka Fire Dept (@MishawakaFIRE) October 3, 2015