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One person is dead after an Amtrak train struck a vehicle in Auburndale Monday evening.
A 44-year-old man died in the accident that occurred on Stadium Road near Bennett Street.
According to witnesses, the arms were down and the lights were flashing at the tracks. Cars were apparently stopped on both sides and the driver of the car allegedly went around other traffic and crossed the railroad tracks.
The investigation into this accident is ongoing.
A train wreck is usually a catastrophic event that often results in multiple injuries and a high number of fatalities. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Railroad Administration reports that there are close to 14,000 train wrecks annually. Of these train accidents, around 850 people die every year and another 9,500 people are injured. Unfortunately, train wrecks, railroad crossing accidents, and deaths and injuries as a result of collisions between trains and cars occur quite frequently.
The laws surrounding railroad accident cases are complex. Never assume that a railroad accident was your fault. If you are injured as a result of a train accident, regardless of the circumstances, you need a Florida Injury Lawyer at Whittel & Melton who can walk you through the process and explain your legal rights. These accidents have to be handled differently from traditional auto accident claims. If you have been injured or have had a family member killed in a train accident, then call us today at 866-608-5529 or contact us online for a free consultation.