Man suffers major injuries after crashing into train in Earlimart: CHP

EARLIMART, Calif. (KFSN) -- A 25-year-old man sustained major injuries to his arm after crashing into a train in Earlimart, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Officers say the accident happened before 9 a.m. Friday near Highway 99 and Avenue 44.

According to CHP, the car the man was driving blew a tire and veered off road into the path of the train.

The driver was taken to the hospital and is expected to survive.