LE CLAIRE, Iowa — One person was hospitalized following an accident involving a car and train in LeClaire.
According to the Scott County Sheriff's Office, officers responded to the crash in the 22900 block of Great River Road in LeClaire shortly after 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 30. Investigators say that a blue 2021 Tesla was traveling westbound on a private drive and approaching Great River Road. When the driver was attempting to cross the tracks, a train collided with the Tesla, striking the rear of the vehicle's driver's side.
The Tesla's driver, a 68-year-old man who was the only occupant of the vehicle, was hospitalized with serious injuries, according to officers. His identity hasn't been released.
The crash is still under investigation.
Watch more news, weather and sports on News 8's YouTube channel
