[12-09-2021] Harris County, TX – Driver Rescued in METRORail Train Crash with Car in Midtown

One unidentified person had to be rescued after the victim’s car crashed into a METRORail train in Midtown on early Thursday morning, December 9, 2021.

The crash occurred around 4:00 a.m. in the 900 block of Alabama Street near Main.

According to rescue workers, the driver was rescued from the wreckage with help from the jaws of life.

What caused the accident and whether anyone else was hurt are unknown.

While crews worked to clear the scene, all lanes of Main Street and Alabama were shut down. There are now open roads.

The northbound red METRORail has reopened, as well.

Train Crash Statistics

The vast majority of people use public transportation to get to and from work, school, and other locations. It’s a more cost-effective and time-saving alternative to driving. Public transportation accidents have been on the rise, however.

According to the National Transportation Safety Bureau, a person or vehicle is hit by a train every two hours. Over a thousand people are killed by train-related accidents in the United States each year.

More than 5,800 train collisions occur in the United States each year, the majority of which occur at railroad crossings, according to a study by the Department of Transportation (DOT).

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, more than twice as many railroad grade crossing collisions occurred in Texas in 2014 than in Illinois, the second-highest state. There were 103 people injured and 20 people killed due to these collisions in Texas.

Harris County Train Accident Lawyer for Victims of Train Accidents

Accidents involving trains often result in serious injuries and even death. Get in touch with Arash Law if you’ve just been in a car accident. We’re here to help you exercise your rights as a victim.

The deceased victim’s family may be able to recover damages from the accident through a wrongful death claim. Medical expenses, pain, suffering, lost wages, reduced future earning potential, scarring or disfigurement, decreased enjoyment of life, and other intangible losses are included in this category.

If you’ve never hired a lawyer before, it can be difficult to know which law firm to choose. Arash Law Texas’s accident attorneys are well-versed in the art of persuading a judge or jury to award compensation. It is best to hire an experienced law firm to ensure that you receive the best possible legal services.

Our Harris County train accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas are all well-versed in delivering the best legal representation. Whenever anything new occurs in your case, we’ll keep you apprised of it. Call (888) 398-4017 or visit our website to schedule a free consultation.