CARBONDALE — The Carbondale Police Department and the SIU Police Department are investigating a fatal train/pedestrian accident that occurred Sunday.

According to reports, officers responded around 4:28 a.m. to the area of the East Pleasant Hill Road overpass in reference to a person that was struck by a northbound freight train.

The victim was reportedly walking in the area of the train tracks when struck by the train. This area is not a railroad crossing.

The victim is not being identified at this time.

The Carbondale Police Department and the SIU Police Department are working together on the investigation with assistance from the Canadian National Railroad.