[09-11-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – One Man Killed in Fatal Train Crash in Pomona

An unidentified man was killed when he collided with a freight train in Pomona on Sunday morning, September 11, 2022.

According to the Pomona Police Department, the accident occurred just after 2:00 a.m. on Palomares Street, north of First Street.

Arriving officers found what appeared to be a sedan broadsiding a Union Pacific Railroad train at a high rate of speed, according to police.

According to witnesses on the scene, firefighters used the jaws of life to free the driver from the car.

The firefighters from Los Angeles County pronounced him dead there.

The investigation, which closed Palomares Street between First Street and Commercial Street, was being assisted by Union Pacific officials.

If you have any information about the collision, traffic investigators can be reached at 909-802-7741 or 909-620-2048.

Fatal Train Accident Statistics

Accidents involving trains have decreased frequently, but they still happen occasionally. For example, a pedestrian in Washington state was killed, and an Amtrak train derailed this year.

Hundreds of train accidents are reported each year in the United States. In that year, there were over 8,000 train accidents, according to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).

The number of car-train collisions at grade crossings in 2020 was 2,131. While attempting to cross the street in the United States in 2021, 237 people were killed and another 653. Nearly two-thirds (66%) of all accidents in those states happened at grade crossings, where highways and railroad tracks cross each other.

The majority of train accidents occurred due to human error, not technical problems with the track or equipment in 2018. Most people believe trains run automatically, so when an accident occurs, it is usually attributed to mechanical or structural failures.

Taking unnecessary risks on public transportation is not tolerated. However, it is not always the case that less stringent regulations and safety precautions accompany less expensive modes of transportation. Drivers for public transportation services must undergo extensive training before they are allowed to transport riders.

Los Angeles County Train Accident Lawyers

Most train accidents are caused by head-on collisions with other vehicles, which almost always result in serious bodily harm or even death. There is a real risk that victims and their families will go bankrupt as a result of medical costs and lost income.

If you were injured due to the carelessness of another person, you may be able to seek financial compensation to cover your medical bills, lost wages, and reduced future earning potential.

Compensation for pain and suffering, loss of companionship, and other intangible losses can also be considered non-economic damages.

Our Los Angeles County train accident lawyers at Arash Law are here to help if you or a loved one has been hurt. It’s challenging to deal with the emotional and physical fallout of a catastrophic injury.
Our top priority is providing you with accurate details so that you can face this trying period with self-assurance.

Please contact us at (888) 488-1391 or use our online intake form for a free consultation. Our train accident attorneys have extensive experience communicating with insurers. Don’t worry about fighting for your compensation while you’re still recovering; instead, let us handle it for you.