1 dead, 1 critical after stopped vehicle struck by train in DeKalb County

Deadly train and vehicle crash in DeKalb County

A collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle early Tuesday has resulted in at least one death, according to officials.

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle early Tuesday resulted in at least one death, according to officials.

What we know:

The crash happened shortly before 2 a.m. at the North Clarendon Avenue and Ponce de Leon railroad crossing in DeKalb County, near Avondale Estates.

According to DeKalb police, the vehicle was stopped on the tracks and the male driver was trying to help a female passenger out of the car when they were struck.

The driver, Brent Davis, 38, was killed and the woman was transported to a hospital in critical condition.

No one on the train was injured.

What they're saying:

CSX released the following statement:

At approximately 1:56 a.m. ET on Tuesday, Feb. 10, a CSX train came in contact with an occupied vehicle at the N. Clarendon Avenue and Ponce De Leon Avenue crossing in Scottdale, Georgia. DeKalb County Public Safety quickly responded to the scene and reported two occupants were in the vehicle at the time of the incident. One was fatally injured while the other was transported to a nearby hospital with unknown injuries. There were no injuries to the crew. CSX extends its deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by this tragic incident and will continue to support local law enforcement as they complete the investigation.