2 trains slam into vehicle parked on tracks, killing driver in Casa Grande: police

Driver killed after vehicle struck by 2 trains in Casa Grande

A 24-year-old driver is dead after his vehicle, parked on the tracks, was hit by two trains in Casa Grande overnight.

CASA GRANDE, Ariz. - A driver is dead after two trains slammed into his vehicle in the early morning hours on Sunday.

What we know:

The incident happened on Trekell Road, just south of Jimmie Kerr Boulevard in Casa Grande.

At 3:07 a.m., Casa Grande Police received a call from Union Pacific operators, stating one of their westbound trains collided with a vehicle. The car was reportedly sitting on the railroad tracks, inside the crossing arms.

Operators then said an eastbound train struck the vehicle right after.

The driver inside the car, only identified as a 24-year-old man, was found dead.

What we don't know:

The victim's identity was not released. It is unknown why the driver was parked on the tracks. 

Map of the incident location.