CPD investigating crash involving truck and train

Columbus, IN—The Columbus Police Department is investigating a crash that occurred early Wednesday morning involving a CSX train and a truck on Columbus’ north side.  CPD officers responded to the area of US 31 and County Road 400 North in regards to the crash.

The driver of the 2013 Ford F150, Nicholas B. Hunt, 24, of Columbus advised that he was traveling west on County Road 400 North when he heard a train horn as he approached the tracks near US 31.  Hunt stated to officers that he did not see a train so he attempted to cross the tracks and a train that was traveling south struck the rear passenger side of his truck causing significant damage.  Hunt was not injured in the crash.