[08-05-2022] Santa Clara County, CA – One Person Killed in Fatal Train Accident on 1001 Railroad Avenue

One pedestrian was killed after getting struck by a northbound Caltrain during the morning commute at Santa Clara station on Thursday, August 4, 2022.

The crash occurred at 8:06 a.m. in the area of the station at 1001 Railroad Avenue.

According to Caltrain officials, there were about 104 passengers on the train, and no other injuries have been reported.

The crash remains under investigation.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

People and goods alike benefit from the efficiency of trains as a mode of transportation. The safety of passengers and non-passengers alike is dependent on the conductors’ abilities, appropriate maintenance, and other factors. These people might cut corners or engage in careless behavior that leads to injury.

According to the National Transportation Safety Bureau, a train strikes at least one person or vehicle every two hours in the United States. More than 1,000 people are killed each year in train accidents. Around 2,300 people were injured, and 600 were killed as a result of these accidents.

Train crossings that lack active safety technology, inadequate safety equipment, or no warning systems for unsuspecting motorists are responsible for more than half of all fatal train collisions.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board, pedestrians killed by trains outnumber drivers killed by trains by a wide margin.

Around 7,200 Americans have lost their lives due to train accidents in the United States since 1997. In the United States, train-pedestrian collisions are now the leading cause of fatalities on the country’s railroads.

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

Santa Clara County Train Accident Lawyers

Train accidents that could have been avoided result in far too many deaths or injuries. Arash Law is here to help if you or a loved one has recently been injured in a car accident. Please contact us if you or someone you love has been the victim of a violent crime.

Families who have lost a loved one in an accident may be entitled to financial compensation. Medical expenses cover everything from pain and suffering to lost wages and diminished earning potential.

Grieving families have a special place in the hearts of insurance companies. We will intervene if they are being abused.

Our legal team stays up to date on the most recent developments in the field of wrongful death law. Our Santa Clara County train accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help you and your family recover financial compensation for those who have lost a relative in a train accident. Call us at (888) 488-1391 to schedule a free case evaluation with one of our experienced attorneys.