[06-29-2022] Sacramento County, CA – One Pedestrian Killed in Fatal Train Crash Near 20th and J Streets

According to the Sacramento Police Department, a pedestrian was killed in a fatal train accident in Sacramento on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

The crash occurred around 10:40 p.m. near 20th and J streets.

Officers reported finding a pedestrian with significant injuries.

Despite efforts by firefighters to save the person’s life, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police stated that no arrests have been made and that they are still searching for additional information.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

As a mode of transportation, trains are more efficient than other modes. The conductors’ abilities, appropriate maintenance, and other factors all play a role in passenger and non-passenger safety. These people may take shortcuts or behave carelessly, resulting in harm.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, at least one person or a vehicle is hit by a train in the United States every two hours. Every year, train mishaps claim the lives of more than a thousand people. This resulted in about 2,300 people being injured and 600 being fatal.

Half of the fatal train collisions are caused by unsafe crossing points, inadequate safety equipment, or warning systems for unsuspecting motorists.

According to the NTSB, the number of pedestrians killed by trains is far greater than the number of motorists killed by trains.

Since 1997, approximately 7,200 Americans have died in train accidents in the United States. Train-pedestrian collisions are now the leading cause of railroad fatalities in the United States.

Derailments, poorly maintained tracks, noncompliance with safety standards, inadequate security, and other forms of negligence are the most common causes of train accidents.

Sacramento County Train Accident Lawyers

Too many people are killed or injured every year in train accidents that could have been prevented. If you or a loved one has recently been injured in a car accident, Arash Law is here to help. Please contact us if you or a loved one has been the victim of a violent crime.

Victims’ families might be eligible for financial compensation if their loved one was killed in an accident. Medical costs include everything from pain and suffering to lost wages and diminished earning potential.
Insurance companies have a soft spot for grieving families. If they are being abused, we will step in and stop it immediately.

Our legal team constantly monitors legal developments in the area of wrongful death law. Our at Arash Law will help in securing compensation for the loss of loved ones in train accidents. Call us at (888) 488-1391 for a free consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.