Police are investigating a vehicle-versus-train crash that killed the car’s driver Friday evening in Sodo.

Fire crews were called at 5:49 p.m. to Third Avenue South and South Holgate street, where the crash occurred, according to fire dispatch reports. The first 911 caller reported that the car crashed into the train, a fire department spokeswoman said.

Firefighters extricated the car’s driver and whisked him to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition, but he soon died, according to the Seattle Fire Department.

Witnesses reported that the driver veered around a lineup of cars stopped in front of the railroad crossing arms and flashing lights, according to police. The driver reportedly drove into oncoming lanes and was crossing the tracks when the northbound train struck the car.

The train was gone when first responders arrived, so they were unable to determine what type of train was involved.

The Seattle Department of Transportation reported traffic blockages in the area. Police have closed the intersection for their investigation and expect to be at the scene for several hours.