News 12 Long Island, 11/21/17:
MTA: Van attempting to bypass crossing gates hit by LIRR train
A minivan that tried to go around the downed gates of a Hicksville crossing was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train Tuesday.
The MTA says the minivan driver tried to get around the gates at New South Road in Hicksville while the lights were flashing. He was hit by a westbound train headed for Penn Station.