PIKE COUNTY, Mo. – A vehicle versus train accident Tuesday afternoon has left a FedEx driver in serious condition.

According to the Missouri State Highway crash report, John Arnett, 51 of St. Louis was traveling southbound on Pike County Road 461. Arnett began crossing a passive warning railroad crossing and the front of the train, traveling eastbound, hit the front left of the FedEx vehicle. Arnett then traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a utility pole.

Arnett, who was wearing his safety device, was listed in serious condition requiring him to be airlifted to Mercy Hospital by Survival Flight.

The accident took place at 3:20pm near Sydenstricker’s between Curryville and Vandalia. Arnett was driving a 2022 FordE350 according to the report.