Accident - Railroad crossing
Sequence of events
When traversing a half-barrier railroad crossing, a car collided with a freight train approaching from the left.
When traversing a half-barrier railroad crossing, a car collided with a freight train approaching from the left.
Vehicles
Car, freight train
Car, freight train
Consequences/injuries
The unbelted car driver was thrown out of his car and sustained fatal injuries.
The unbelted car driver was thrown out of his car and sustained fatal injuries.
Cause/problem
The car crossed the tracks even though the half-barriers were closed.
The car crossed the tracks even though the half-barriers were closed.
Avoidance measures, mitigation of consequences/
strategy for road safety measures
Always wait at the level crossing sign or stop sign in front of the barriers.
Secure railroad crossings with full barriers instead of half-barriers.
Always wait at the level crossing sign or stop sign in front of the barriers.
Secure railroad crossings with full barriers instead of half-barriers.