[10-29-2021] Harris County, TX – 19-Year-Old Conductor Killed in Train Accident in East Harris County

A 19-year-old conductor identified as Matthew P. was killed in an accident in East Harris on Friday, October 29, 2021.

The fatal accident occurred around 5:45 a.m. near 1755 Terminal Road, off Federal Road and south of Interstate 10, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzales. Gonzales stated that the victim was standing at the rear of the train as it backed out of a private rail yard.

The police believe the victim was trying to guide the train’s engineer as it reversed when an 18-wheeler simultaneously crossed the tracks, pinning the victim against the truck. Pfister was pronounced dead at the scene.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

A good majority of the population relies on public transport to commute to work, school, or places in general. It’s a cheap and faster alternative to riding a car. However, accidents involving public transportation vehicles have been increasing.

According to FRA statistics, 1,901 highway-rail grade crossing collisions occurred in 2020. Approximately 65% of all 2020 highway-rail grade crossing collisions occurred in 15 states, with Texas ranking the first in collisions and injuries.

According to the National Transportation Safety Bureau, every two hours, a person or vehicle is struck by a train. Every year, more than one thousand people are killed in train-related accidents.

The Department of Transportation (DOT) study finds that each year, more than 5,800 train collisions take place in the United States, the majority of which occur at railroad crossings.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, 287 of the 2,287 railroad grade crossing collisions in the United States occurred in Texas in 2014, more than double the number in Illinois’s second-highest state. These accidents in Texas resulted in 103 injuries and 20 deaths.

Harris County Train Accident Lawyer for Victims of Fatal Accident

Train collisions frequently result in serious injuries and, in the worst-case scenario, death. Contact Arash Law if you or a loved one has recently been in a car accident. We’d like to help you assert your victim rights.

A wrongful death claim could help the victim’s family get compensation for the losses incurred as a result of the accident. Medical expenses, pain, and suffering, lost pay, reduced future earnings potential, scarring or disfigurement, decreased enjoyment of life, and other intangible losses are all included.

There are numerous Texas injury law firms from which to choose. It can be difficult to determine which law firm is the best to hire, particularly if you have never hired a lawyer before. Arash Law Texas accident attorneys understand how to present a compelling case to a judge or jury. When you hire a law firm with a lot of experience, you can rest assured that you will receive the best legal representation possible.

Our Harris County train accident lawyers are prepared to actively fight for you. Attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative assistants make up our legal team, which works together to provide excellent customer service. We will keep you informed about the progress of your case. To schedule a free consultation, call (888) 398-4017 or go to our website.