BURNS — An 85-year-old Canaseraga man is in critical condition following a collision between the car he was driving and a train this afternoon.

According to New York State Police, Frank N. Schirmer was driving a 2008 Jeep Compass on County Route 15b around 2:30 p.m. when he went through the crossing barriers as a Norfolk Southern train approached.

The train struck the Jeep causing it to leave the roadway, injuring Schirmer. The train has minimal damage.

This is an open and active investigation.

Photo courtesy of New York State Police.


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