A 63-year-old man died after he was hit by a train while riding his bicycle in LaPlace on Thursday morning, according to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office.

Authorities identified the victim as Luciano Rodriguez, of LaPlace.

Rodriguez was riding southbound on Cardinal Street about 11:15 a.m. when he tried to cross the railroad tracks, the Sheriff's Office said.

He was hit by a Canadian National cargo train. Rodriguez suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Sheriff's Office said.

No other injuries were reported.

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