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Car-Train Collision Injures Four in Downtown LA

Published on November 12, 2010 By Cheska

Never underestimate the speed of an approaching train. Always be aware of signal lights and gates that will warn motorists in the event that a train would cross.
In this recent accident, the single traffic violation of a car driver almost killed him and could have seriously injured others onboard. Fortunately, no one died in this [...]

Teen Struck by Train while Talking on Cell Phone

Published on April 26, 2010 By Samantha

Cell phone use significantly increases the risk of an accident because it is a source of distraction not only for drivers, but also for pedestrians.
An 18-year-old man was recently hit by a light rail train in Folsom while walking along the tracks and using his cell phone at the same time.
According to reports, the accident [...]

Children Hurt in Train Collision

Published on April 26, 2010 By Cheska

It is important to yield to a red light especially when crossing train tracks so that serious accidents will be prevented. Drivers should never undermine the dangers involved in crossing train tracks when they have red lights against them.
Two children, aged 1 and 2, sustained serious injuries after their vehicle was hit by a passing [...]

Two Men Killed In Separate Muni Train Accidents

Published on April 23, 2010 By Jane

The San Francisco Police Department is investigating two separate Muni train accidents that claimed two men’s life this week.
The first incident happened last Wednesday when 49 year-old Scott Whitsett was struck and pinned under a Muni bus at about 11 am near the intersection of Mission and Beale Streets.
According to reports, Whitsett just stepped out [...]

Man Survives being Struck by Train Three Times

Published on March 12, 2010 By Jane

Not many can say that they’ve been hit by a train and survived.
But this guy can boast that he had been hit by THREE train cars and lived to tell about it.
However, he might want to omit the cause of the train accident in the first place.
Curious what the cause is??
Well it was just a [...]

Amputee Hit Again by Same Train after Two Weeks

Published on February 23, 2010 By Cheska

Usually, if someone gets into an accident that caused him much pain, say a vehicle collision, it would take time for that person to have confidence to drive again. However, this recent accident is hard to believe as the same accident happened to the same man in two weeks time.
A man whose left hand had [...]

Bicyclist Hit by Southbound Train while Avoiding Northbound Train

Published on February 23, 2010 By Samantha

A male bicyclist who tried to avoid being hit by a northbound train along Olive Avenue and Golden State Boulevard in Fresno succeeded in his goal but was unfortunately hit by another train that was moving in the opposite direction.
Reports stated that the bicyclist, who is in his 30’s, was wearing ear buds while standing [...]

Man Loses Hand But Miraculously Survives Train Accident

Published on February 8, 2010 By Jane

A man miraculously survived a train accident that saw him being dragged by a Metrolink commuter train and losing his left hand from the wrist (ouch!!).
Authorities are still investigating the incident to find out how the 57-year-old man was caught by the train in the first place.
According to initial reports, the passenger fell from the [...]

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