[12-13-2021] Brazos County, TX – One Person Injured in 18-Wheeler and Train Crash in College Station

One unidentified person was injured due to a collision between a freight train and an 18-wheeler in College Station on Monday, December 13, 2021.

The crash happened around 8:00 a.m. in the area of South Dowling Road crossing.

The truck driver was injured but not incapacitated. He was awake and taken to a nearby hospital.

Crews from Union Pacific are still on the scene, removing the truck and repairing the damage to the crossing.

Local authorities are still investigating the crash.

Train Crash Statistics

As a general rule, the vast majority of people rely on public transportation to get from one place to another. For both time and money, it’s a better option than driving. However, the number of public transportation accidents is on the rise.

Every two hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train, according to the NTSB. In the United States, train-related accidents claim the lives of more than 1,000 people every year.

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

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, Texas had more than twice the number of railroad grade crossing collisions in 2014 than Illinois, the second-most populous state. In Texas, 103 people were injured, and 20 people died as a result of these accidents.

Brazos County Train Accident Lawyer for Victims of Train Crash

Injuries and even death can result from train accidents. If you’ve just been in a car accident, contact Arash Law. Victims’ rights are important to us, and we’re here to assist you in enforcing them.

In the event of a fatal accident, the victim’s family may be entitled to compensation through a wrongful death claim against the responsible party. Expenses related to medical care, pain and suffering, lost wages, reduced earning potential, scarring or disfigurement, and other intangible losses are included.

If you’ve never worked with a lawyer before, deciding on a firm can be a challenge. It is the job of accident attorneys from Arash Law Texas to convince a judge or jury to award damages. If you want the best legal representation, you should work with an established firm.

Our Brazos County train accident lawyers are all experienced in providing the best legal representation possible for their clients. We’ll keep you updated whenever anything new happens in your case. To schedule a free consultation, call (888) 398-4017 or visit our website.