[04-16-2022] Kern County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Train Crash in Oildale

According to the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, an unidentified adult man was killed after being struck by a train in Oildale early Saturday morning, April 16, 2022.

According to KCSO, deputies were dispatched around 4:00 a.m. to the railroad tracks near Harris and Willow drives.

The authorities rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a train versus pedestrian accident.

When deputies arrived, they discovered a man who had died on the spot.

Police from the Union Pacific Railroad arrived and took over the investigation.

There are no other details available.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

Trains are a cost-effective mode of transportation for both commuting and freight transport. Conductors must have the skills and experience to keep passengers and non-passengers safe when using various modes of transportation. They may cut corners or engage in other irresponsible behaviors that cause harm to others.

In the United States, approximately 5,800 train-car collisions occur each year, with the majority occurring near railroad crossings. Six hundred people were killed, and 2,300 others were injured in these tragic events, which occur on a regular basis.

More than half of all fatal train accidents occur at crossings where active safety systems are insufficient, poorly maintained, or non-existent. There may be no safeguards at all in some cases.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration, over 1,000 people are injured in railway accidents in the United States each year. Derailments, collisions with other trains or cars, and unprotected railroad crossings are just a few of the ways these accidents occur.

In Southern California, commuter trains such as Metrolink are occasionally pushed from behind rather than being pulled by an engine in front of the carriages. There is a greater risk of derailment when vehicles are involved in an accident while being pushed along by their engines.

Kern County Train Accident Lawyers

There are a wide range of legal standards that apply to rail accidents and Metrolink train crashes. An experienced train accident lawyer must conduct an investigation to determine if the railroad is to blame for the accident and, if so, to what extent. It is based on all of these factors that your case’s value is determined.

Our Kern County train accident lawyers at Arash Law have the experience and resources to thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident in order to determine what went wrong when a train accident occurs. When it comes to your train accident case, we’ve got the knowledge and resources you need.

As soon as possible, contact an experienced train wreck attorney. The railroad has a legion of legal defenders at its disposal to avoid legal repercussions. You need a defender who will stand up for you and fight for your rights.

To get the best possible compensation from those responsible for the damages, an experienced train accident lawyer can help you assess a strong case. The best time to get started is right now. For a free case evaluation, contact Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 or send us an email. Our rail accident attorneys in California are well-versed in dealing with insurance companies.