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Train Accident Injures 7 People in Highland Park


September 13, 2007
Topic: Train Accidents

According to the Los Angeles Times, a Gold Line light train crashed into a pickup truck on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred at 8 am, during the morning rush hour and injured seven people including the driver of the pickup truck.

The driver of the truck was taken to Huntington Hospital in Pasadena, California with major injuries. He was reported to be in a critical condition, with the possibility of internal injuries. Six other passengers were treated for neck and back injuries. The passengers included a sheriff's deputy of the Los Angeles County, and a woman who jumped off the train when it crashed into the pick up, and fractured a leg.

According to the Los Angeles City Fire Department, the train carrying 60 passengers on board crashed into the pick up when it tried to beat the train at the crossing. The crossing reportedly has no gates, only bells and lights to warn drivers of incoming trains. Officials believe the driver either didn't pay attention to the signals along the Gold Line or choose to disregard them altogether.

Train crossings are the most dangerous part of any railroad, so it is always critical to be cautious around these areas. Always listen for an oncoming train and strictly follow all signs and signals. A train can take more than a mile to come to complete stop after an engineer activates the emergency brakes, so it is motorists' responsibility to do everything they can to avoid the kind of tragedy that happened in Pasadena.

Being involved in a train accident can be a traumatic experience. If you or your loved ones have been injured as a result of an accident caused by a negligent disregard for safety rules, you might be entitled to compensation for your medical bills and lost wages. Call the attorneys at The Reeves Law Group for a free consultation.


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