[07-18-2022] Alameda County, CA – One Person is Dead After Being Struck by BART Train near Hayward

According to the Bay Area Rapid Transportation (BART), a person has succumbed to his injuries after being struck by a train in Hayward Monday afternoon, July 18, 2022.

According to the authorities, the crash occurred around 3:50 p.m. near the Hayward station.
During the broadlight of Monday the person stepped onto the tracks and was struck by BART.
The reason for the person’s entry into the tracks is unknown at this point.

The BART services were canceled around the area but were restored to full service after some time.
The accident caused major delays in the Berryessa Line in the Berryessa, Millbrae, and Richmond directions.

The cause of the crash is still under investigation.

Train Accident Statistics

In accidents involving trains and cars between 2001 and 2011, 248 fewer people died than in accidents involving only cars. The Federal Railroad Administration reported that pedestrian-related fatalities only decreased 6% during that time, to 434. Every week in 2014, trains in the United States killed about 16 people.

Train fatalities are most common in the states with the largest populations. 141 people passed away in California in 2014.

Sometimes the most economical or efficient form of transportation in a city is not by train. In recent years, there has been a sharp increase in the number of travelers who have been killed or injured.

Train accidents have occurred frequently in the US. Every year in the United States, there are 5,800 train-car accidents on average. At railroad crossings is where you’ll most often see them. The 600 fatalities and 2,300 injuries caused by these accidents.

Approximately 80% of railroad crossings lack sufficient warning devices, according to the Federal Railroad Administration of the US Department of Transportation (USDOT).

Derailments, subpar track maintenance, a lack of safety regulations, and other acts of negligence are typically to blame in train accidents.

Alameda County Train Accident Lawyers

A train accident that could have been prevented results in too many fatalities or serious injuries. If you or someone you love has suffered injuries in a car accident, Arash Law can help. We’re here to assist if you’ve fallen victim to a horrible crime.

When a loved one is killed in a car accident, accident victims may file wrongful death lawsuits. Medical costs include everything from pain and suffering to lost wages and a reduction in earning potential.
Insurance companies are particularly sympathetic to grieving families. In no way, shape, or form, permit their exploitation.
Our legal team stays current on any new developments in the area of wrongful death law. Arash Law’s Alameda County train accident lawyers are available to assist you and your family in obtaining restitution for those who have lost a relative in a train accident. For a free consultation with one of our skilled attorneys, call our law office at (888) 488-1391.