Truck Driver Killed In Collision With Train

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  1. Don379

    Don379 Heavy Load Member

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  3. Don379

    Don379 Heavy Load Member

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    that gates came down on his truck and there is audible alerts. No excuse pal.
     
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  4. Savor the Flavor

    Savor the Flavor Medium Load Member

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    The driver was NOT trapped on the tracks by traffic. He or she was "trapped on the tracks" by his or her own
    (a) inattention or (b) suicidal desire.
     
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  5. BigBob410

    BigBob410 Road Train Member

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    I would have certainly gone somewhere if not turned into the ditch parallel to the tracks. But of course I know better then to stop on railroad tracks!!
    #### shame for the drivers family...
     
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  6. ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    To be fair, the gates came down about 1/2 way back on the deck. Unless he was watching the mirrors he likely didn't see it. Of course he still should have heard it..... And for that matter not stopping on tracks!
     
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  8. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    A right angle grade crossing. One of the worst designs.
     
  9. mjd4277

    mjd4277 Road Train Member

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    It’s possible the driver may not have heard the train due to the operation of his truck-we may never know.
     
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    skellr Road Train Member

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    Driver was trapped because they put themselves in that position.
    If the whole rig can't fit though, don't go...
     
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