MORRIS COUNTY- A Kansas man died in an accident on Thursday in Morris County.

A combine driven by Jerry G. Britt of rural White City was eastbound on J Avenue and was attempting to cross the railroad tracks just east of 2400 Road southwest of White City, according to Morris County Sheriff Scott Coover.

A northeast bound Union Pacific train struck the combine

Britt was pronounced dead at the scene by the Morris County coroner.

One train crewmember had a minor head injury.

The accident is under investigation by the Sheriff’s Department and the Union Pacific.