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February 2008

Woman hit while walking dog

Posted Mon, 02/25/2008 - 01:00

A New Jersey woman was struck and killed by a train at Sixth and Railroad street in Emmaus. The train was able to stop six blocks after impact and was not put into emergency mode. This railroad crossing previously had no lights or gates. Reports indicate that flashing lights and gates had recently been installed. The crossing accident is said to have occurred at 10:39 p.m. The odd timing may warrant further investigation. No known reports have been made regarding the accessibility of this railroad crossing for pedestrians.

It took a fatality

Posted Sun, 02/17/2008 - 01:00

WEST FRANKFORT, IL: For years level-headed citizens of this Illinois town had lobbied to get lights and gates installed at this dangerous railroad crossing. It was not until a popular community member lost his life last month that any action was taken, however. This train accident and others at this railroad crossing could have been prevented had the railroad company taken its proper responsibility to protect the motorists in the city through which it frequently travels.

Train kills one in Texas

Posted Fri, 02/08/2008 - 01:00

A 26 year old woman and her 27 year old boyfriend got their car stuck on the railroad tracks on a foggy night in Buda, Texas. She was killed, and her boyfriend was critically injured in the train accident. Although officials are still unsure about the specifics, we know the railroad crossing had only a stop sign to warn motorists of oncoming trains. A worn stop sign on a foggy night is hardly enough to protect drivers from the certain death that will occur in a car vs. train accident.