[09-08-2021] Harris County, TX – Train Crash on FM 2100 and FM 1960 Results in One Death

One unidentified person was killed after a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler and a train at a railroad crossing in northeast Harris County on Wednesday morning, September 8.

According to the initial reports from local authorities, the crash took place at FM 2100 and FM 1960 at approximately 7:00 a.m.

A northbound 18-wheeler was traveling on FM 2100 while a southern train was heading eastbound. The cab of the 18-wheeler was on the tracks when the train struck it.

Due to the severity of the impact, the train pushed the cab 30 feet down the tracks. The driver of the 18-wheeler was killed in the accident. His identity has not been disclosed.

No other injuries were reported. It’s unclear what caused the accident to occur. An active investigation of the case is currently underway.

Fatal Train Crash 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 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 Wrongful Death Attorney for Victims of Fatal Train Accidents

Train accidents frequently result in significant injuries and, in some cases, death. If you or a loved one has recently been involved in a car accident, contact Arash Law. We want to assist you in asserting your victim rights.

A wrongful death claim might assist the victim’s family to receive compensation for the damages caused by the accident. This includes medical expenditures, pain, suffering, lost pay, reduced future earnings potential, scarring or disfigurement, decreased enjoyment of life, and various other intangible losses.

There are many Texas injury law firms to choose from. It can be difficult to know which is the best law firm to choose, especially if you have never hired a lawyer before. Our accident lawyers from Arash Law Texas know how to present a compelling case to a judge or a jury. When you hire a law firm with lots of experience, you know you are getting the very best legal services available.

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